用roll out the red carpet表达“隆重欢迎”

to roll out the red carpet 铺上红地毯的意思是“隆重热烈欢迎某人，给与最高待遇”。

• Tom rolled out the red carpet for his girlfriend on her birthday. He bought her a beautiful necklace and made her a Thai curry with fresh spices.
• When the new clients come next week let‘s roll out the red carpet. Why not take them to that amazing five-star French restaurant?

值得注意的是，另一个短语 to sweep something under the carpet 把什么东西扫到地毯下面, 意思是“逃避或者隐瞒什么问题”。

• If you make a mistake don‘t just sweep it under the carpet. It‘s always better to admit it.