A1 Proverb 중립

First things first.

Do the most important tasks first.

Deal with the most important matters before anything else.

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문화적 배경

In American business, this is often used to cut through 'small talk' and get to the agenda. Used similarly, but often with a slightly more polite tone to avoid sounding bossy.

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Use it as a bridge

It is a great way to transition from casual chat to serious work.

Deal with the most important matters before anything else.

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Use it as a bridge

It is a great way to transition from casual chat to serious work.

셀프 테스트

Complete the phrase.

____ ____ ____, let's finish the report.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: First things first

The idiom is fixed as 'First things first'.

When should you use this phrase?

You are in a meeting and someone starts talking about next year's budget before finishing this month's.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Use 'First things first'

It is the perfect way to bring the focus back to the current task.

🎉 점수: /2

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

2 연습 문제
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

____ ____ ____, let's finish the report.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: First things first

The idiom is fixed as 'First things first'.

When should you use this phrase? situation_matching B1

You are in a meeting and someone starts talking about next year's budget before finishing this month's.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Use 'First things first'

It is the perfect way to bring the focus back to the current task.

🎉 점수: /2

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

No, it is a standard way to organize a meeting.

관련 표현

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One thing at a time

similar

Don't multitask.

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Get down to business

similar

Start working.

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