| Id | 0012 |
|---|---|
| Headword | After you. |
| Definition | a polite way of encouraging someone to go ahead of oneself; a polite way of indicating that someone else should or can go first. |
| Examples | Bob stepped back and made a motion with his hand indicating that Mary should go first. “After you,” smiled Bob. Bob: It’s time to get in the food line. Who’s going to go first? Bill: After you. Bob: Thanks. |
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