be my guest

idiom
UK: /biː maɪ ɡest/
US: /biː maɪ ɡest/

  1. An invitation to proceed or do something without seeking permission; a polite way of granting someone freedom to do as they wish.

    1. Want to use my pen? Be my guest. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you want to start the project without my input, be my guest; I trust your judgment. [ ] [ ]

  2. A response indicating reluctant acceptance or passive resistance to someone's actions, implying disapproval but choosing not to interfere.

    1. If you want to waste your time on that, be my guest. [ ] [ ]
    2. You think that's the right way to solve the problem? Well, be my guest, but don't blame me when it fails. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

feel free

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "be my guest" in English means: An invitation to proceed or do something without seeking permission; a polite way of granting someone freedom to do as they wish., A response indicating reluctant acceptance or passive resistance to someone's actions, implying disapproval but choosing not to interfere..

The phonetic transcription of "be my guest" is /biː maɪ ɡest/ in British English and /biː maɪ ɡest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "be my guest": feel free.

Example usage of "be my guest": "Want to use my pen? Be my guest.". More examples on the page.