She practiced hard and managed to come first in the race.
come first
idiomTo win first place in a competition.
After months of intense training, the young athlete was thrilled to come first in the regional swimming competition.
Despite the fierce competition from more experienced rivals, the underdog runner surged ahead in the final lap to come first in the national championship.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blink first
To be the first party in some situation to give in or back down.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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cast the first stone
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.