roll out the red carpet
idiom
: to formally greet or welcome an important guest who has just arrived
The governor rolled out the red carpet for his dinner guests.
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President Joe Biden and congressional leaders will roll out the red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, as the right-wing Hindu nationalist leader arrives for an official state visit to the United States.
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Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA TODAY, 20 June 2023
In 2023, retailers need to roll out the red carpet for their customers as the democratization of white-glove service continues.
—Natalie Berg, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
The response in Spain seems to have been to roll out the red carpet.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2022
As Qatar prepares to roll out the red carpet, fresh reports suggest everyone traveling to the country during the World Cup will be asked to download two apps that, according to experts, essentially hand over all the information on your phone.
—WIRED, 3 Nov. 2022
The Summit is excited to roll out the red carpet with keynote speakers like actress and philanthropist, Debbie Allen, journalist and founder of Native Son, Emil Wilbekin, celebrity makeup artist and creative director of L’Oréal Paris USA, Sir John, and more.
—Essence, 28 Apr. 2022
The city is bursting with pride, ready to roll out the red carpet for the NBA.
—Chris Fedor, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022
Hamilton will then roll out the red carpet on Tuesday morning.
—Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2021
Some people roll out the red carpet when Taylor Swift comes to town, while others give the singer the truly royal treatment.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2023
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Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA TODAY, 20 June 2023
In 2023, retailers need to roll out the red carpet for their customers as the democratization of white-glove service continues.
—Natalie Berg, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
The response in Spain seems to have been to roll out the red carpet.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2022
As Qatar prepares to roll out the red carpet, fresh reports suggest everyone traveling to the country during the World Cup will be asked to download two apps that, according to experts, essentially hand over all the information on your phone.
—WIRED, 3 Nov. 2022
The Summit is excited to roll out the red carpet with keynote speakers like actress and philanthropist, Debbie Allen, journalist and founder of Native Son, Emil Wilbekin, celebrity makeup artist and creative director of L’Oréal Paris USA, Sir John, and more.
—Essence, 28 Apr. 2022
The city is bursting with pride, ready to roll out the red carpet for the NBA.
—Chris Fedor, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022
Hamilton will then roll out the red carpet on Tuesday morning.
—Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2021
Some people roll out the red carpet when Taylor Swift comes to town, while others give the singer the truly royal treatment.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2023
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“Roll out the red carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20out%20the%20red%20carpet. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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