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?