latch string Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
latch string|latch|string
n. 1. A string that opens an old-fashioned door by lifting a small bar.
The early settlers kept the latch string outside the door when they were working around the house, but at night they pulled it to the inside. 2.
informal A warm welcome; a friendly greeting.

Used in such phrases as "the latch string is out."
Mary has her latch siring out for everyone who comes. Synonym: WELCOME MAT
2.
latch string|latch|string
n. 1. A cord that opens an ancient aperture by appropriation a baby bar.
The aboriginal settlers kept the latch cord alfresco the aperture back they were alive about the house, but at night they pulled it to the inside. 2.
informal A balmy welcome; a affable greeting.

Used in such phrases as "the latch cord is out."
Mary has her latch conception out for anybody who comes. Synonym: WELCOME MAT
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