Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

first things first

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.47 in modern English

Syllables: first things -first
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Let's deal with matters of highest priority first; let's deal with matters in logical sequence.

Example Sentences

"There is a sound common-sense maxim, frequently heard among the wise and prudent of this world—First things first, […]"
"“First things first,” said Sir Richmond. “If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.”"
"Judging by the polls—which still favor Clinton and his mantra of “first things first” (Medicare and education)—the public senses it too."
"First things first, you need the right tools."

Inflected Forms

first thing's first (alternative)

Questions

What does first things first mean?: Let's deal with matters of highest priority first; let's deal with matters in logical sequence.

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