You tell someone to be your guest if you approve of their using something that is yours. This expression is similar to “Sure, go ahead,” or “Sure. Help yourself.” Tell someone, “Be my guest,” when they ask to borrow your laptop or use your restroom or change the T.V. channel, etc. … and you are completely fine with it.

like this:

A: I forgot to bring my dictionary. Can I use yours?
B: Sure. Be my guest.
A: Thanks. I just need to look up a couple of words.
B: No problem. Oh, is that your highlighter?
A: Yeah. Do you want to borrow it?
B: Can I?
A: Of course. Be my guest.

look upfind information as in a dictionary or a phone book

Alright folks, the next time you want to say it’s ok for someone to borrow something of yours, just say, “Be my guest.”

Have a good weekend.
Joe

Written by Joe, the small English guide

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