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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Kerry calls Hugo to the bridge first thing in the morning.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
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To illustrate, Rybelsus needs to be taken on an empty stomach with no more than four ounces of water first thing in the morning.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
To work best, Rybelsus needs to be taken on an empty stomach with no more than 4 ounces of plain water first thing in the morning.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … BETTER BREAKFAST – Try these smart tips for healthier eating first thing in the morning.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
To illustrate, Rybelsus needs to be taken on an empty stomach with no more than four ounces of water first thing in the morning.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
To work best, Rybelsus needs to be taken on an empty stomach with no more than 4 ounces of plain water first thing in the morning.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for first thing
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“First thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20thing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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