paunaha ko para dili ka bungoton

Cebuano edit

Etymology edit

Literally, let me go first so you don't grow a beard.

Phrase edit

paunaha ko para dili ka bungoton

  1. said to allow older people to go before younger ones

Usage notes edit

  • Used by older people in order to take first turn at food or drink. Among children, used by the taller, if not older, child to get ahead in line.