first and foremost
1 of 1adverb/ˈfɝst ənd ˈfɔrmoʊst/
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used to emphasize the most important thing or point before anything else
- First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for their support.
- First and foremost, we need to focus on safety.
- The company's priority is, first and foremost, customer satisfaction.
- First and foremost, we must address the urgent issues.
- First and foremost, we must respect each other's opinions.