bros before hoes »
(US, informal) A man should prioritize his male friends over his girlfriend or wife.
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busy work »
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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clear the decks »
To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement.
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drop the gloves »
To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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four score and seven years ago »
87 years prior to today.
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from scratch »
From the beginning; starting with no advantage or prior preparation; starting from raw ingredients.
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head start »
For example, prior to the beginning of a race.
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jump the queue »
To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.
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lay open »
In Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.
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off-the-cuff »
Extemporaneous; without prior preparation; impromptu.
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one up »
To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
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one-up »
To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
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put the cart before the horse »
To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities.
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rediscover fire »
To relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.
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rock up »
To turn up to a place or function unexpectedly, or without notice or prior warning.
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run off »
To leave someone without prior advice.
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run out on »
To leave a partner suddenly and without prior warning.
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senior note »
A bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt must be repaid before other creditors receive any payment.
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sing from the same hymnbook »
To make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.
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take a back seat »
To be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.
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take a number »
Recognize that many others are in the same situation; recognize that one's concerns are not of high priority; be prepared to wait.
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