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have first crack at

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have (the) first crack at something
to have the first chance to try to do something. If you want to sell your share of the business, our company would have first crack at buying it.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the forms get a crack at something or have a crack at something have a chance to do something: He was lucky to get a crack at managing the firm.
See also: crack, first


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They need to have first crack at all developments within their areas instead of learning about new projects when the deals already have been negotiated.
It's not guaranteed; union members have first crack at all jobs, and casuals might show up everyday for weeks before getting work.
He left Milwaukee Brewers executives abuzz with his workout at Miller Park, and Young also made an impression on Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella, whose club will have first crack at the power-hitting outfielder.
 
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