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first off

ADVERB
before anything else
Synonyms
WEAK
first of all first thing firstly foremost immediately in the first place primo up front

Example Sentences

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Play “ready golf”: Stop worrying about who has the honor to hit first off the tee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The UK was first off the blocks, perhaps inevitably.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

It feels really relieving because, first off, I didn’t know if I would be able to come before Steve Carell paid for us and stuff, so I’m really grateful that happened.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

Well, I would like to say first off, that science is and should be for absolutely everyone, regardless of your political affiliation.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

Leo lowered the gangplank, and Percy and Annabeth were first off the ship.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan