First-run
New, shown for the first time.There are many first-run movies that I have not seen.
First-rate
Excellent, superior, of the best quality.The movie that we saw yesterday was first-rate.
First out of the gate
At the very beginning, from the very beginning (the starting gate is the set of doors that open so that the horses can begin a race).My favorite... Read more →
First off
The first thing.First off, the policeman told us that we had been driving too fast.
First of all
The very first thing.First of all, we prepared the garden and then we planted the seeds.
First love
The first person that one falls in love with.The girl's first love was with a boy in her high school.
First come, first served
The person who comes first will have his turn first, the person who comes to the food first will get served food first."First come, first... Read more →
A fine-toothed/tooth comb
A very careful check of something.We went over the apartment with a fine-toothed comb but I could not find my keys.
Fly the coop
To escape.The prisoner was able to fly the coop when the guard was not looking.
Fly off the handle
To become angry.My friend flew off the handle when he saw the bill for the meal.