first off

Idioms and Phrases

From the start, immediately. For example, He said to wash the car first off , or Why wasn't she told first off? [ Colloquial ; late 1800s] Also see under first and foremost ; first thing .

Example Sentences

Well, I would like to say first off, that science is and should be for absolutely everyone, regardless of your political affiliation.

From Salon

“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

But, on Shohei Ohtani’s first off day as a Dodger, the discourse Wednesday centered on the one big struggle of his 2024 season — a weakness that had cropped up once again the night before.

From Los Angeles Times

Then a trio of three-points by Paul George early in the third quarter — the first off an assist from Harden — pulled the Clippers even three times, the final at 73.

From Los Angeles Times

The biggest threat to the Texas tandem being first off the board, could be Johnny Newton, who played last season at 6-2, 295.

From Seattle Times