know when (one) is not wanted
know when (one) is not wanted
To realize or understand when one is not or no longer welcome. OK, fine, I'll leave. I know when I'm not wanted! I just wish he knew when he wasn't wanted. I mean, it's pretty clear none of us enjoys his company.
See also: know, not, want
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
know when one is not wanted
to sense when one's presence is not welcome; to know when one is not among friends. (Usually said when someone feels hurt by being ignored by people.) I'm leaving this place! I know when I'm not wanted! She doesn't know when she's not wanted. Can't she tell she's out of place?
See also: know, not, one, want
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- know when one is not wanted
- (I) just want(ed) to tell you (something)
- (I) just want(ed) to mention (something)
- ed
- mention
- be just what the doctor ordered
- (something) is just what (one) needs
- (something) is all (one) needs
- collection
- be in/take orders