idiom
safety first
SAYF-tee FERST
ˈseɪfti fɜːrstListen
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Syllable breakdown
safetyfirst
Dictionary meaning
give the highest priority to preventing accidents or harm before pursuing other goals; the foundational principle of occupational health, engineering design, and responsible innovation
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