first thing

phrase

: 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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Some of them might be out the very first thing in the spring, even as the snow is melting, and some of them are out in the Mojave Desert in the driest, hottest places in California, Grinter said. — Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 If kids are not hungry first thing, parents can pack breakfast to eat a little later, whether on the bus or between classes. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 To preserve your willpower and patience, which naturally decrease as the day progresses, block time for high-stakes reviews during your peak mental clarity, typically first thing in the morning. — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Wegovy must be taken first thing in the morning with a sip of water and no other food or drink for at least 30 minutes. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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