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find the latchstring out

(US, informal) To meet with hospitality; to be welcome.

ˈfaɪnd ðə ˈlækstɹɪŋ ˈaʊt115 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, informal) To meet with hospitality; to be welcome.

Origin: Intrusion is prevented by drawing in the latchstring. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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