first and last

blink first

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

breathe one's last

To die.

cast the first stone

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

cobbler, keep to your last

One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.

come first

To win first place in a competition.

dead last

Finishing in last place in a competition or ranking, often by a considerable margin to the next to last place finisher or after an exceptionally poor showing or season.

director of first impressions

A receptionist.

draw one's last breath

To die.