come first

as they come

As it is possible to be.

blink first

To be the first party in some situation to give in or back down.

blow to kingdom come

To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

cast the first stone

To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.

Christmas come early

Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

come a cropper

To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

come a long way

To make significant progress.

come across

To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image; to seem or appear (to be some way).