stay home

idiom

chiefly US
: to not go out for an activity
Let's stay home tonight.

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About 160 National Security Council employees were told to stay home while their positions were evaluated, the Associated Press reported. Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025 Many European athletes decided to stay home because of the Russo-Japanese War, as well as the effort and expense required to travel to the United States. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025 In the meantime, residents are urged to stay home and avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 The Louisiana State Police said it's responded to more than 50 crashes on Tuesday and is urging everyone to stay home. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stay home 

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“Stay home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20home. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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