be first among equals

be first among equals

To be more important or renowned than one's peers. Riley is the best choice for that difficult project—she's first among equals.
See also: among, equal, first
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • first among equals
  • among
  • apportion
  • apportion out
  • apportion out among
  • choose among
  • choose among (people or things)
  • fight among yourselves/ourselves/themselves
  • fight amongst
  • amongst