we have company
The phrase "we have company" is commonly used to indicate the presence of guests or visitors, and can also imply unexpected or unwelcome arrivals.
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Definition
B2Social
(informal)A phrase indicating that guests or visitors are present or expected.
Example
- Please tidy up the living room, we have company coming over.
C1Alert
(idiomatic, sarcastic)An expression used to signal the arrival of unexpected or potentially unwelcome individuals.
Example
- We have company; I saw someone lurking around the back door.
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