the first/top rung on the ladder

The top or superior position in a particular field or arena. The first rung on the ladder in this school is captain of the football team.

See also: first, ladder, on, rung, top

See also:

first down
for a start
be first past the post
first in, best dressed
first blood
at first
give (someone) the first crack at (something)
have (the) first crack at (something)
first and foremost
foremost

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