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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Intense emotions can stir up inner conflict first thing.
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USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Reset the Living Room Take a few minutes each day, whether first thing in the morning or at night, to reset your living room.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
What's more, some advocates of this practice report experiencing certain benefits, especially when drinking hot water first thing in the morning or before bed.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Accomplishing this small task first thing in the morning can empower you to continue that productivity throughout the day.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Reset the Living Room Take a few minutes each day, whether first thing in the morning or at night, to reset your living room.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
What's more, some advocates of this practice report experiencing certain benefits, especially when drinking hot water first thing in the morning or before bed.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Accomplishing this small task first thing in the morning can empower you to continue that productivity throughout the day.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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“First thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20thing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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