Значение идиомы latch string

[latch string] {n.} 1. A string that opens an old-fashioned door bylifting a small bar.

The early settlers kept the latch stringoutside the door when they were working around the house, but at nightthey pulled it to the inside.

2. {informal} A warm welcome; afriendly greeting. — Used in such phrases as «the latch string isout.»

Mary has her latch siring out for everyone who comes.

Syn.:WELCOME MAT.



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Значение идиомы latch string