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come first

idiom
Meaning

To win first place in a competition.


Examples
SIMPLE

She practiced hard and managed to come first in the race.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of intense training, the young athlete was thrilled to come first in the regional swimming competition.

COMPLEX

Despite the fierce competition from more experienced rivals, the underdog runner surged ahead in the final lap to come first in the national championship.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    blink first

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

  3. 03

    blow to kingdom come

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

  4. 04

    cast the first stone

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

  5. 05

    Christmas come early

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

  6. 06

    come a cropper

    To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

  7. 07

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  8. 08

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

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