you first

Meaning

1. Editorial45% of films

   Used to let someone go, act, choose, or speak before you.

   I got the portal open. You first, Peni.

In the movies · 43

• I got the portal open. You first, Peni.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse2018
• Good. You first.Far Cry2008
• Now, Sarah, you first.Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me1992
• But you first.Pulp Fiction1994
• Well, I asked you first.The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part2019
• No! You first.Planet 512009
• - You first! You first! - Murderer!Guardians of the Galaxy2014
• - Well, you first.C'mon C'mon2021

More everyday phrases

• this is crazy
• just hear me out
• missed you
• i need a favor
• that's how it goes
• i owe you one
• let me make it up to you
• is there a problem
• this is ridiculous
• what's the problem
• just like that
• to make a long story short