roll out the welcome mat (for someone)

roll out the welcome mat (for someone)

To welcome someone with a warm or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always rolls out the welcome mat whenever we call around for a visit. The principal likes to roll out the welcome mat for new teachers every autumn, so they can start off the school year on a positive note.
See also: mat, out, roll, welcome
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • put out the welcome mat (for someone)
  • lay out the welcome mat (for one)
  • lay, put, roll, etc. out the welcome mat
  • warm welcome
  • warm welcome, a
  • welcome
  • welcome to
  • welcome to, be
  • be welcome to (something)
  • welcome back