you first
you first
Said when one wants the other person to try or do something unpleasant or scary before one. A: "These snails are supposed to be a delicacy. Want to try some?" B: "Yuck! You first!" A: "So, who's going to tell the boss the bad news?" B: "You first."
See also: first
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
You first.
an invitation for someone to precede the speaker. (See the examples.) Bill: Let's try some of this goose liver stuff. Jane: You first. Bill: The water sure looks cold. Let's jump in. Bob: You first.
See also: first
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- haggle over
- haggle over (something)
- have a shot at (someone or something)
- try (one's) wings (out)
- try wings
- try your wings
- have a lash at
- have a lash at (something)
- have a lash at something
- give a try