first thing
Very early in the day or as the first thing that is done. We need to talk about this shipping issue first thing tomorrow. Eating first thing in the morning just makes me nauseous. Hey, I have your paycheck, so stop by my office first thing tomorrow.
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first thing (in the morning)
before anything else is done in the morning. Please call me first thing in the morning. I can't help you now. I'll do that first thing.
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first thing
Before anything else; without delay. For example,
Tom was supposed to call him first thing in the morning. [Late 1500s] Also see under
first and foremost;
first off.
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first thing
early in the morning; before anything else.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
first ˈthing (tomorrow, in the morning, etc.)
at the beginning of the period of time mentioned, before doing anything else: I always like a cup of tea first thing in the morning. ♢ Can you lend me some money? I’ll pay you back first thing tomorrow. OPPOSITE: last thing (at night)Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
first thing
Informal Right away; before anything else: Do your assignments first thing in the morning.
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