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.
See also:
  • 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