first dibs on
idiom
US, informal
: choice of (something) before anyone else gets to pick
The farm always gives first dibs on its vegetables to local families.
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For those who like to shop early, Walmart+ members will enjoy 12-hour Early Access, giving them first dibs on hot-ticket items starting Oct. 8 at 12 p.m. ET online, with in-store deals starting Oct. 9.
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Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2024
Bayley said passengers on the reunion cruise will get first dibs on rooms.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Sep. 2024
His young daughters, Olivia and Alana, have first dibs on his time.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2024
The shoppers who lined up at 6 a.m. in order to score first dibs on her offerings would likely agree with that phrasing.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2024
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Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2024
Bayley said passengers on the reunion cruise will get first dibs on rooms.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Sep. 2024
His young daughters, Olivia and Alana, have first dibs on his time.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2024
The shoppers who lined up at 6 a.m. in order to score first dibs on her offerings would likely agree with that phrasing.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2024
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“First dibs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20dibs%20on. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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