Be my guest
phrase
Go ahead; you are permitted or welcome to do something.
You want to use my phone to call your mom? Be my guest.
Often appears as...
- you want to ...
- be my guest; if you think ...
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Go ahead; you are permitted or welcome to do something.
You want to use my phone to call your mom? Be my guest.
Often appears as...
- you want to ...
- be my guest; if you think ...
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Permission Granted
Use 'be my guest' to give someone permission in a friendly and informal way.
Looking for another cookie? Be my guest!
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Sarcasm
It can sound sarcastic if you say 'be my guest' when you doubt someone's ability or decision.
You want to try fixing it yourself? Be my guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Settings
'Be my guest' is not usually used in formal situations; keep it for casual conversation.
Can I change the TV channel? Be my guest.
Pro Tip 1/3Permission Granted
Use 'be my guest' to give someone permission in a friendly and informal way.
Looking for another cookie? Be my guest!
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Sarcasm
It can sound sarcastic if you say 'be my guest' when you doubt someone's ability or decision.
You want to try fixing it yourself? Be my guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Settings
'Be my guest' is not usually used in formal situations; keep it for casual conversation.
Can I change the TV channel? Be my guest.
Pro Tip 1/3Permission Granted
Use 'be my guest' to give someone permission in a friendly and informal way.
Looking for another cookie? Be my guest!
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Sarcasm
It can sound sarcastic if you say 'be my guest' when you doubt someone's ability or decision.
You want to try fixing it yourself? Be my guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Settings
'Be my guest' is not usually used in formal situations; keep it for casual conversation.
Can I change the TV channel? Be my guest.
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