ladies first

ladies first

A polite invitation for a lady or ladies to do something first, especially entering some place or something. A: "Oh, excuse me, I didn't see you there, please go ahead!" B: "No, no, ladies first, I insist!"
See also: first, lady
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Ladies first,

an expression of courtesy indicating that women should go first, as in going through a doorway.
See also: first, Lady
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a fast talker
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a horse of another
  • a horse of another color
  • a horse of another colour
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • a walking
  • a walking (something)
References in classic literature
"Nay, count," said the baroness, "it would have been somewhat more gallant to have placed the ladies first."
Count of Monte Cristo
When these ladies first came to their house at Brighton, it was to them alone that Mr.
Vanity Fair
Nancy Steinmann was the best Captain Lady Captain having posted 33 points, winning by three from Susan Gichuki, while Fr Paul Gitonga was the men winner on 36 points and Rahab Thuo taking the ladies first prize with 35 points.In the senior category, Josiah Rutto carded 29 points while the handicap seven Wasim Ali was the top junior on 31 points.
Jajuha claims All Captains Prize overall title
Until August 16, there will be free drop-in gallery quiz sheets and colouring and painting inspired by the new Ladies First art exhibition and it is free and suitable for all ages.
Holiday events on offer at centre
The club's Ladies first team also shared the Team of the Year award, with the Carisbrooke Men's first team, recognising the Ladies success in winning the National Team Tennis Midlands area group and qualifying for the finals of the event.
Loughborough LTC celebrate award success
Donald Jennow has bolstered his squad with a host of new faces ahead of Motherwell Ladies first season in SWPL1.
Well Ladies overhaul side
Easterby, who had saddled Ladies First to victory in an apprentice handicap at York 12 days before, believed Ladies First was "a steering job" for the Newcastle race - and is adamant she fell victim to the dopers.
Lady was 'got to'.. says Mick
The Mick Easterby-trained Ladies First tested positive for a beta-blocking drug after the 6-4 favourite was beaten 22 lengths and finished eighth of nine behind Alexandrakollontai in a mile fillies' handicap.
Two workers at Newcastle suspended in suspected doping case; Easterby horse failed test for beta-blocker
Bridge of Allan ladies first team have been pipped at the post by neighbours Dunblane in their bid to win Central Scotland Division One.
BOFA ladies pipped at post by Dunblane
In the moving documentary Ladies First, we follow Kumari through her journey from poverty to the Olympics.
LADIES FIRST
Tracey McAtamney, one of the leading lights behind networking organisation Ladies First Professional Development, was crowned the city's carnival queen in 1985 - and went on to support a string of charities and good causes.
Carnival queen wants leading ladies to shine
We love how the Washington girls group Ladies First (Ladies1storg.com) discusses growing healthy friendships, something that can make a big difference in a girl's life.
Ladies first rocks!
Birkenhead-born Jodie began her football career with Rovers, starting as a junior in the girls' teams and progressing into the Tranmere Rovers Ladies first team at the age of 15.
Rovers fans get chance to meet Wirral's World Cup star Jodie
They already promoted Ladies First dealerships in Japan, which are aimed at women.
Putting women in driving seat; Renault-Nissan set targets for better gender balance from the factory floor to boardroom