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first mile

idiom

The initial stage of delivery of goods, etc., from the seller or producer to a distribution centre, often involving greater effort or expense.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blink first

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

  2. 02

    cast the first stone

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

  3. 03

    come first

    To win first place in a competition.

  4. 04

    country mile

    A long way, a great distance.

  5. 05

    director of first impressions

    A receptionist.

  6. 06

    feet first

    In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    first and last

    A person's combined given name and surname.

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