be my guest

Idioms

Do as you wish. For example, May I drive your car?—Sure, be my guest, or Do you mind if I go to the play without you?—No, be my guest. This expression not only literally invites someone to behave as one's guest (using one's house, belongings, etc.) but also figuratively tells someone to feel free to act as he or she pleases. [Colloquial; c. 1950] Also see feel free.

Example Sentences

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"If you want to complain about the performance, be my guest, crack on. We're delighted with the three points."

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

“They are blaming us for staying quiet—well, be my guest, come back here and tell us everything,” the economist says.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 9, 2023

Since I know budgets are tight at his institution, I insisted he be my guest for dinner at a lovely, and not inexpensive, restaurant.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

And, hey, if you want to try navigating making Beef Wellington, whipping up miniature chocolate soufflés and baking your own sourdough loaf to serve with butter, be my guest.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2022

Now you must stay with me and be my guest eleven or twelve days more.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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