first dibs

English

Etymology

From dibs (“the right to use something before anyone else”); see further etymology there.

Noun

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  1. The first choice, a preference (on something).
    The boss insisted on having first dibs on the best parking space.Category:English terms with usage examples#FIRSTDIBS

See also

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