first thing
idiom
: before anything else : right away : very early
I'll be back first thing (on) Monday morning.
She promised to call first thing in the morning.
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For instance, while some people might prefer drinking it first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, others might prefer drinking it with a meal or snack.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
Rather than trying to get boats on the river at night, Linder decided to have deputies go out first thing the next morning.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Miley Cyrus‘ latest work of art is finally here, with the pop star dropping her new album Something Beautiful first thing Friday (May 30).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
During Eagle Time, a total of 30 minutes on Tuesday through Friday, Conley said students will have a chance to build their relationships with staff and peers first thing in the morning and get ready to start the day.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
Rather than trying to get boats on the river at night, Linder decided to have deputies go out first thing the next morning.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Miley Cyrus‘ latest work of art is finally here, with the pop star dropping her new album Something Beautiful first thing Friday (May 30).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
During Eagle Time, a total of 30 minutes on Tuesday through Friday, Conley said students will have a chance to build their relationships with staff and peers first thing in the morning and get ready to start the day.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for first thing
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“First thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20thing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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