red carpet
noun/ˌred ˈkɑːpɪt/
/ˌred ˈkɑːrpɪt/
(usually the red carpet)
[singular]- a piece of red carpet laid on the ground for an important visitor to walk on when they arrive
- I didn't expect to be given the red carpet treatment!
- The city always rolls out the red carpet for visiting heads of state.
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