be first past the post
be first past the post
To be the first person to reach a particular goal. Primarily heard in UK. I'm so proud of my daughter—she was first past the post in this morning's race.
See also: first, past, post
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- first past the post
- be first out of the box
- first go
- first blood
- be the first (person) to (do something)
- first leg
- for a start
- first in, best dressed
- first things first
- refusal