A1 Proverb 中性

First things first.

Do the most important tasks first.

意思

Deal with the most important matters before anything else.

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文化背景

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.

意思

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.

自我测试

Complete the phrase.

____ ____ ____, let's finish the report.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Use 'First things first'

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

🎉 得分: /2

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Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

____ ____ ____, let's finish the report.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Use 'First things first'

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

🎉 得分: /2

常见问题

1 个问题

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

相关表达

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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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