rolls out the red carpet
Gives VIP treatment
To roll out the red carpet is to give someone an exceptionally warm or lavish welcome, treating them as an honored guest.
The phrase comes from the literal practice of unrolling a red carpet for dignitaries at formal events: The company rolled out the red carpet for the visiting executives.
Often used sarcastically when such treatment seems excessive or undeserved.
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- usheringGuiding to seats
- guest of honorCelebrated person at event
honorifics · entertaining · special occasion · black tie · catering · white glove service · hospitality · guests · accommodating · state visit · royal treatment · luxury · reception · lavishness · hosting · pageantry · greeting · inviting
rolls out the red carpetturns away
Redirects or refuses
shuts out · snubs · rebuffs · cold-shoulders · spurns
rolls out the red carpetdismisses
Terminates or rejects
looks down on · puts through the wringer · overlooks · neglects · disregards
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