You first Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
This polite expression is used to let another person go, act, or speak before you. It’s often used in situations where people hesitate or show courtesy.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'You first' is polite and informal, commonly used when waiting for someone to start, enter a place, or choose something. Used equally for actions and speech. It can show kindness or sometimes jokingly push someone to go ahead. Not used in formal writing.
جمل نموذجية
Please, you first.
basic
When the door opened, he said, "You first."
basic
I offered her the last cookie and said, "You first."
basic
Not sure what to order? Go on, you first!
natural
Whenever we both reach the elevator, she always says, "You first, I'll catch up."
natural
He hesitated at the diving board, so I said, "You first or should I jump?"
natural