first off
Example Sentences
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Play “ready golf”: Stop worrying about who has the honor to hit first off the tee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The UK was first off the blocks, perhaps inevitably.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025
Neeson told the magazine, “with Pamela, first off, I’m madly in love with her,” before detailing her work ethic and sense of humor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025
Well, I would like to say first off, that science is and should be for absolutely everyone, regardless of your political affiliation.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024
“I understand you’re out of work,” the government man said first off.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
