Be my guest Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈɡɛst
BEE my GEST
bˈiː/ /mˈaɪ/ /ɡˈɛst
BEE my GEST
Definición
A polite way to tell someone they are allowed to do something, or to go ahead and do what they want.
Uso & Matices
Used in informal to semi-formal situations when giving permission, often accompanied by a gesture. Common in response to requests, sometimes used humorously or sarcastically. 'Be my guest' is only for offering permission, not for inviting someone into your home (where 'welcome' is used).
Spanish: adelante - siéntete libre - hazlo (con permiso)Portuguese (BR): fique à vontade - pode fazer issoPortuguese (PT): faz favor - fica à vontadeChinese (Simplified): 请便 - 随便Chinese (Traditional): 請便 - 隨意Hindi: स्वतंत्र महसूस करो - जरूर करोArabic: تفضل - لا تترددBengali: আপনি চাইলে করুন - নির্দ্বিধায় করুনRussian: пожалуйста - не стесняйтесьJapanese: どうぞVietnamese: cứ tự nhiên - xin mờiKorean: 편하게 하세요 - 마음껏 하세요Turkish: buyurun - rahat olunUrdu: شوق سے کریں - بلا جھجک کریںIndonesian: silakan - jangan sungkan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
If you want to use my phone, be my guest.
basic
"Can I take a cookie?" "Of course, be my guest!"
basic
There are extra chairs—be my guest and pick one.
basic
Want to borrow my umbrella? Be my guest—I won't need it today.
natural
"Can I try that video game?" "Be my guest—let me know what you think."
natural
If you want a second helping, be my guest.
natural