Painting is my first love.
first love
idiomThe thing, place, or activity of which one is fondest; one's most fundamental interest or attachment.
Even after years of working in finance, he still considers music his first love.
Though she achieved great success in her corporate career, she eventually returned to the theater, which had always been her first love.
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blink first
To be the first party in some situation to give in or back down.
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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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come first
To win first place in a competition.
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director of first impressions
A receptionist.
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feet first
In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).
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first among equals
A person or position that is formally of equal rank to others in a group, but nonetheless takes a leading role within that group.
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first and last
A person's combined given name and surname.
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first annual
Being the first occurrence of an event that is scheduled or hoped to become annual.