give (one) (the right of/to) first refusal

give (one) (the right of/to) first refusal

To give one the first chance to obtain something. I gave them first refusal on my script, but they weren't interested, so I took it to another studio. Alicia has always loved that bracelet of Grandma's, so I really think you should give her first refusal when you clean out the house. A: "I gave Tim first refusal." B: "Ugh. Tim doesn't actually want your gaming console, he just wants to keep me from getting it!"

See also: first, give, of, refusal, right

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