#priorities

A common hashtag that accompanies social media posts of things deemed important. It is often used humorously. Which candidate has promised to lower taxes? #priorities I was already running late, but I still stopped for coffee because #priorities. A: "I'm so tired today—my little girl needed lots of extra cuddles after a nightmare at 3 AM." B: "#priorities, I guess."

get (one's) priorities right

To focus one's attention, energy, or concern on that which is most and truly important, after not having done so previously. After a month of drinking and partying and totally neglecting my studies, I realized that I needed to get my priorities right if I wanted to graduate from college. John took a little time off from work to get his priorities right. Those workaholics need to get their priorities right. For me, time with my family is more important than anything else.

get (one's) priorities straight

To focus one's attention, energy, or concern on that which is most and truly important, usually implying that one has not done so up to that point. After a month of drinking and partying and totally neglecting my studies, I realized that I needed to get my priorities straight if I wanted to graduate from college. John took a little time off from work to get his priorities straight. Those workaholics need to get their priorities straight. For me, time with my family is more important than anything else.

get your priˈorities right/straight

do or get things in the right order of importance: If you think enjoying yourself is more important, then you need to get your priorities straight. ♢ The country has got its priorities right — it has invested in industry to achieve economic success.

See also: get, priority, right, straight

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