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first things first

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First things first.
something that you say in order to tell someone that more important things should be done before less important things. I know you want to talk about my trip, but first things first, how have you been while I was away?
See also: first, thing


first things first
the most important thing should be thought about or done before any other. You may need to get a better Internet service, but first things first — see if the one you have can do what you want.
See also: first, thing


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The report draws lessons from multiyear evaluations of three comprehensive programs--Career Academics, First Things First and Talent Development--all of which reported success in multiple school districts.
First things first, It takes at least seven years for a charge-off to be removed from your credit report.
The interim government is also well advised to do the first things first, rather than addressing fancier reforms such as the independence of the central bank.
 
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