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
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 need to first off try to be out there for training camp. Get as many reps as I can with the guys,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024
“Here I am, off to see the princess. Me, Miggery Sow, seeing the princess up close and personal-like. And first off, I must cursy because she is the royalty. ”
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
