| Phrase/Idiom | first dibs |
|---|---|
| Definition | This is an exclamation that is used, primarily by children but also by adults, to establish a claim on something. The first person to call out “first dibs” has the option on the first use or the ownership of the item claimed. |
| Example | First dibs! The plate is mine now! |
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