the first/last to do something
be the first (person) to (do something)
To be very likely or eager to do something. You know I'd be the first to help you out; just ask me next time. She'll be the first person to admit that the program has flaws, but she still believes in it very strongly.
See also: first
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(be) the ˈfirst/ˈlast (person) to do something
be very willing or likely/unwilling or unlikely to do something: I’d be the first person to admit that I’m not perfect. Mary is the last person you’d see in a pub — she hates pubs.See also: first, last, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be the first (person) to (do something)
- be first out of the box
- first in, best dressed
- for a start
- first refusal
- refusal
- give (someone) the first crack at (something)
- have (the) first crack at (something)
- get the first crack at (something)
- at first