お先さきに

adverb

before; ahead; previously

Polite adverbial phrase used when one does something before others, such as leaving, eating, or starting. Often used in set expressions like お先にどうぞ (please go ahead).

• お先さきにどうぞ。

  Please go ahead.

• お先さきに失しつ礼れいします。

  Excuse me for leaving before you.

expression

pardon me for leaving (before you)

Abbreviation of お先に失礼します, used as a set phrase when leaving work or a gathering before others. The full phrase is more common in formal settings.

See also: お先に失礼します

• では、お先さきに。

  Well then, pardon me for leaving before you.