feel at home

Meaning

To feel comfortable and relaxed in a place, as if it were your own home.

Examples

1. The hotel staff were so kind that I felt at home immediately. US UK
2. After a few weeks in the new city, she started to feel at home. US UK
3. I never feel at home in big, noisy offices. US UK

How to use it

Use feel at home for places and groups of people. A related phrase is make yourself at home, which you say to a guest as an invitation to relax.

Common mistake

Not: I feel like at home here.
Say: I feel at home here. (Do not add like.)