“first things first”
An expression meaning that the most important tasks or priorities should be dealt with before anything else. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "first things first" in the video clips below.
Hear how "first things first" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: American Horror Story, Better Call Saul, Dexter 20 06, Gossip Girl, Isle of Dogs and 4 more.
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Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti & 'The Penguin' Cast Vote on Who's Most Likely To Know Batman Lore
“- First things first,”
Congratulations. … we're gonna have to clean up the streets.
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S04E13
“First things first.”
A stallion demands a certain respect from all his mares. … We have prepared a gorgeous wedding feast
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S10E04
“First things first,”
I just had to write. … you got to get rid of your husband's body.
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TV ShowBetter Call Saul
Better Call Saul — S06E03
“First things first.”
Let's get it over with. … [classical music
playing over car speakers]
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S05E08
“First things first.”
We're gonna take down
Jordan Chase? … Just...Let go?
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S01E06
“First things first.”
Forget her. Go get nate.Point him in the right direction. … Well, hello, angel.
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MovieIsle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs
“First-things-first:”
- Aye.
- Nay. … let's open his helmet
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MovieKill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
“first things first.”
However, before satisfaction would be mine, … Wiggle your big toe.
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TV ShowLucifer
Lucifer — S03E03
“First things first,”
Whoa. Okay, okay, okay, okay. … did the bullet go all the way through?
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TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S01E13
“First things first.”
Good-bye. … When I call a meeting,
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