first thing
idiom
: before anything else : right away : very early
I'll be back first thing (on) Monday morning.
She promised to call first thing in the morning.
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Miley Cyrus‘ latest work of art is finally here, with the pop star dropping her new album Something Beautiful first thing Friday (May 30).
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
During Eagle Time, a total of 30 minutes on Tuesday through Friday, Conley said students will have a chance to build their relationships with staff and peers first thing in the morning and get ready to start the day.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Opening statements in the high-profile trial were expected to begin first thing Monday morning.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 12 May 2025
The advisor sees the president first thing in the morning for the daily intelligence briefing and leaves after the president retires for the evening, but remains on call around the clock.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
During Eagle Time, a total of 30 minutes on Tuesday through Friday, Conley said students will have a chance to build their relationships with staff and peers first thing in the morning and get ready to start the day.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Opening statements in the high-profile trial were expected to begin first thing Monday morning.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 12 May 2025
The advisor sees the president first thing in the morning for the daily intelligence briefing and leaves after the president retires for the evening, but remains on call around the clock.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for first thing
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“First thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20thing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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