B1 — Intermediate🎨 Colors
Stendere il tappeto rosso
To roll out the red carpet
Literal Translation
"To lay out the red carpet"
What it means
To give someone a very grand, prestigious welcome.
Example in context
"Hanno steso il tappeto rosso per accogliere il presidente."
"They rolled out the red carpet to welcome the president."
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