stay home

idiom

chiefly US
: to not go out for an activity
Let's stay home tonight.

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But even if the rollout was flawless, the fees would still have caused visitors to stay home. U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 The weather service has advised the public to stay home and off the roads during this time due to the hazardous weather conditions. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026 In the case of a major snowstorm, such as one this weekend projected to be the biggest Maryland has seen in a decade, AAA urges people to stay home and avoid the road unless absolutely necessary. Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026 Even so, residents should stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary, Watson said. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay home

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“Stay home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20home. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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