fish and company stink after three days

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A guest who overstays will cease to be welcome.

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fish and company stink after three days” mean?

A guest who overstays will cease to be welcome.

Is “fish and company stink after three days” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.