idiom
put first things first
PUT FERST THINGZ FERST
pʊt fɜːrst θɪŋz fɜːrstListen
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Syllable breakdown
putfirstthingsfirst
Dictionary meaning
prioritize the most important tasks above all others; organize your efforts according to their true importance rather than urgency
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