Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing first, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
first among equals
CEFR C1a member of a formally equal group who holds the leading or most prominent role
Formal
first-mover advantage
CEFR C1the edge a company gains by entering a market before competitors
Neutral