understay one's welcome

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What does understay one's welcome mean?

To stay for less time than that within which one's presence would have been appreciated; to leave earlier than necessary.

Where does understay one's welcome come from?

Coined as an opposite to overstay one's welcome.

How to pronounce understay one's welcome

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