English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you overstayed your welcome" Mean?
Learn what "you overstayed your welcome" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Set Boundary
You overstayed your welcome!
It means someone has stayed longer than is welcome and should leave.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person they stayed too long and are no longer welcome.
Usage Scenario
Use this to tell someone directly that it is time to go. It can sound rude or harsh, so it is not polite in most everyday situations.
Better ways to say it
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You overstayed your welcome!
2
You’ve overstayed your welcome.
3
It’s time to leave.
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