first off

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

"We need to tackle that pervasive misogyny in society first off, so we don't reach that stage in the first place."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 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

“I need to first off try to be out there for training camp. Get as many reps as I can with the guys,” he said.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

“Well, first off, we made ourselves some getting-over-kids stew, special recipe.”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech