stay home

idiom

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

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But that confusion caused people to stay home instead of seeking safety. Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024 But without funding flowing, TSA employees' paychecks would be halted, which could lead to many to simply stay home. Brian Cheung, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024 Oh, the tragedy of having to stay home in her isolated Fells Point apartment or at least be home by 9 p.m. for what seems like — eight months? Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024 Health officials recommend that people who develop symptoms of flu or an eye infection, and have had contact with animals who may be infected should stay home. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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