at homeとは

意味・読み方・使い方

前置詞句

at home

1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see at,‎ home. In one's place of residence.

   Sorry Sir, I left my homework at home.

   "Where's David?" "He stayed at home to fix the washing machine."

   The team has won three-quarters of its games at home, but less than half of away games.

2. (idiomatic) At ease; comfortable.

   I feel at home around my girlfriend's family.

   I'm right at home in my new university.

   He's quite at home discussing French literature.

3. In the home of one's parents.

   I can't believe it: she's 28 and still lives at home.

4. (sports, of a team) Playing at its usual venue, playing as the home team.

   The team has a 6–2 record at home.

   Antonyms: away, on the road

5. (dated) Available or willing to receive visitors.
   • 1922 Emily Post, Etiquette, Chapter 10: Cards and Visits

     When a servant at a door says “Not at home,” this phrase means that the lady of the house is “Not at home to visitors.” This answer neither signifies nor implies—nor is it intended to—that Mrs. Jones is out of the house.

派生語

• when it's at home
• when he/she's at home
• make oneself at home