allow me

allow me

Let me do it. This is a set phrase that typically precedes a polite action or gesture. "Allow me," my date said before opening my car door. Allow me—I'll open the wine bottle.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

allow me

 and permit me
Please let me help you. (*Typically said by someone politely assisting another person, as by opening a door or providing some personal service. In Allow me, the stress is usually on me. In Permit me, the stress is usually on -mit.) Tom and Jane approached the door. "Allow me," said Tom, grabbing the doorknob. "Permit me," said Fred, pulling out a gold-plated lighter and lighting Jane's cigarette.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

allow ˈme

(spoken) used to offer help politely: ‘I’ll just take these bags upstairs.’ ‘Allow me.’
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • allow into a place
  • allow (someone or something) in(to) (something or some place)
  • let (one) at (someone or something)
  • let at
  • allow up
  • allow (one) up
  • allow (something) full play
  • leave (one) to (one's) (own) resources
  • leave someone to his or her resources
  • let the dust settle
References in classic literature
"I wish your majesty to allow me assistance in the labors of the office of intendant."
Ten Years Later
But, of course, if I had one, my conscience would not allow me to eat it.
Ozma of Oz