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first things first

/fɜrst θɪŋz fɜrst/ /fɜːst θɪŋz fɜːst/
expression Everyday Life Neutral
  1. 1 her şeyden önce, önce önemli olanlar

Definition (English)

Used to say that the most important things should be done first.

Example Sentences

  1. You want to work at Lulu's Dance Club? First things first — have you ever worked as a dancer?
    Lulu's Dance Club'ta çalışmak mı istiyorsun? Her şeyden önce: hiç dansçı olarak çalıştın mı?
  2. You want to ask your teacher to extend the deadline? First things first, you'd better think of a good excuse.
    Öğretmeninden ek süre mi isteyeceksin? Her şeyden önce iyi bir bahane bulsan iyi olur.

Synonyms

first of allbefore anything else

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