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first things first
The most important task gets priority, as in I very much wanted to see that movie, but first things first—the paper's due tomorrow. This adage was first recorded in 1545.
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First things first: the fries.
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Melvoin said that’s an admirable strategy, but first things first.
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First things first: No, liberals aren’t mad that sorority girls post dancing videos online for rush season.
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“I haven’t seen him fight a full fight, but I like him a lot, I respect him, and I admire him. We’ll see. First things first, right now I’m focused on what’s in front of me,”
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We caught up with the busy actor to discuss his perfect L.A. day, which would involve, first things first, coffee.
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