| Id | ESLPod_0757_WE_1189 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 757 |
| Episode Title | Getting Political Support |
| Phrase | first things first |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "first things first" is used to explain that one must prioritize and focus on the most important things, doing things in order, one at a time: "If you want to do well in the interview, you need to look your best. First things first: let's get your hair cut." The phrase "first thing" means right away, as soon as possible, or before anything else: "Please call me first thing to let me know you've arrived safely." The phrases "first off" and "first of all," are used to present the first thing in a list: "First off, we need to get rid of everything we don't use. Then we can decide what to repair, sell, donate, or throw away." Or, "We have a lot of things to do today, but first of all, eat a good breakfast so you'll have energy for everything else." |
| Topics | Government + Law |
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