wear out its welcome

wear out its welcome
wear out (your/its) welcome to stay somewhere too long, making people tired of seeing you.

By the time Buzz left, he had worn out his welcome with almost everyone.

The TV comedy hasn't worn out its welcome, probably because its characters are so good.


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