Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
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A man who makes unreasonably long visits—who outstays his welcome:—'If that man went to a wedding he'd wait for the christening.'
Who does not prevent the hour of love, outstays the time; for to be dully punctual is too slow.
A friendly Chinaman will call, and stay on so persistently that he often outstays his welcome.