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After you, please.

[ˈæf.tər juː pliːz]

phrase

LanguageEnglish (United Kingdom)

Meaning
  1. A polite expression offering someone the opportunity to go ahead of you.

Pronunciationˈæf.tər juː pliːz

How it is usedUsed when holding open a door or entering an elevator to let another person step through first.

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