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How to Pronounce "first things first"

expression

ˈfɝst/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈfɝst
FURST THINGZ FURST
fˈɜːst/ /θˈɪŋz/ /fˈɜːst
FURST THINGZ FURST

Definition

This expression means you should do the most important things before anything else, in order of priority.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈfɝst/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈfɝst

British English

fˈɜːst/ /θˈɪŋz/ /fˈɜːst

Simplified Pronunciation

US

FURST THINGZ FURST

UK

FURST THINGZ FURST

Listen in Context

First things first, let's finish our homework.

First things first, we need to buy groceries.

First things first, wash your hands before eating.

First things first, can everybody hear me okay?