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
This angry, green-skinned figure was owned by a child whose mother knew someone who worked for Denys Fisher, and purchased one of the first off the production line.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025
It feels really relieving because, first off, I didn’t know if I would be able to come before Steve Carell paid for us and stuff, so I’m really grateful that happened.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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 don’t want to miss the cons, because I’m curious, first off.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
