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firing squad
A group of soldiers chosen to shoot a prisoner to death or to fire shots over a grave as a tribute.
A dictator often sends his enemies before a firing squad.
The dead general was honored by a firing squad.
first and foremost
As the most important thing; first.
Первое; самое важное; во-первых; в первую очередь.
First and foremost they decided to build a new house.
В первую очередь, они решили построить новый дом.
First and foremost they needed food.
First and foremost, we must keep America free.
I want you to remember to pay that bill first and foremost.
first and last
Most noticeably; all the time; chiefly.
He was first and last a school teacher.
Steven joined the army because first and last he wanted to help his country.
first base
The base that must be touched first by a baseball player after batting.
He got to first base on four balls.
first class
The first rank; the highest class; the best group.
The pianist was quite good but he was not in the first class.
The most expensive or comfortable class of travel; the best or one of the best groups in which to travel, especially by ship, train, or airplane.
Most people can't afford the first class when they take a long journey by ship.
The way of sending all mail that includes letters and post cards, anything written by hand or typewriter, and anything sealed so that it cannot be inspected, and that is the most expensive class of mail but receives the best treatment.
The usual way to send a letter is by first class.
first of all
Chiefly; primarily; as the first thing.
В первую очередь; прежде всего.
First of all I’d like you to tell me a few words about yourself.
Прежде всего, я хочу, чтобы вы рассказали мне немного о себе.
After we get to Chicago, we will, first of all, try to find a reliable used car.
first out of the gate
Быть первым в каком-нибудь деле.
He was first out of the gate in the effort to raise money for the new concert hall.
Он первым предпринял попытки по сбору денег на новый концертный зал.
first thing off the bat
Immediately; at once.
He called home from Paris first thing off the bat as he stepped off the plane.