find the latchstring out

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Intrusion is prevented by drawing in the latchstring.

Verb[edit]

find the latchstring out (third-person singular simple present finds the latchstring out, present participle finding the latchstring out, simple past and past participle found the latchstring out)

  1. (US, informal) To meet with hospitality; to be welcome.
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