Roll out the red carpet meaning
What does the saying 'Roll out the red carpet' mean?
Idiom: Roll out the red carpet
Meaning:
If you roll out the red carpet, you treat someone in a special way, especially when welcoming them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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