Meaning of 'Red carpet'
What does the saying 'Red carpet' mean?
Idiom: Red carpet
Meaning:
If you give someone the red-carpet treatment, you give them a special welcome to show that you think they are important. You can roll out the red carpet, too.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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