first thing

phrase

: 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.

Examples of first thing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To preserve your willpower and patience, which naturally decrease as the day progresses, block time for high-stakes reviews during your peak mental clarity, typically first thing in the morning. — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Wegovy must be taken first thing in the morning with a sip of water and no other food or drink for at least 30 minutes. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

But Halle Berry could not be left alone, and addressing this first thing would rob Williams of a couple hours of sleep, which was suboptimal given the demanding nature of her job. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Online self-help personalities like Mel Robbins and Andrew Huberman are encouraging people to stop drinking coffee first thing in the morning. — Erin Hooker Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for first thing

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting