first dibs
The first choice, a preferenceThe first choice, a preference (on something).
» I have first dibs on the front seat!
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The first choice, a preference (on something).
The boss insisted on having first dibs on the best parking space.
Examples
3 sentencesI have first dibs on the front seat!
Tom always has first dibs on the finest wines!
If you ever decide to sell your old record collection, I want first dibs!
Origin
From dibs (“the right to use something before anyone else”); see further etymology there.From dibs (“the right to use something before anyone else”); see further etymology there.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable