Collocation
put someone first
to prioritize someone’s needs, well-being, or interests above others (including your own) in a situation
Definition
'put someone first' is a common English collocation. to prioritize someone’s needs, well-being, or interests above others (including your own) in a situation
put + someone + first
“In a healthy relationship, you put each other first when it really matters.”
Examples
- Good managers put their team first during a crisis.
- She always puts her children first, even when she is exhausted.
- We need to put the customer first if we want repeat business.
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- He promised to put her first, but his actions did not match his words.
- If you put yourself first occasionally, it does not mean you are selfish.
- They put their guests first by making sure everyone had a seat and something to drink.
- After the accident, he put his family first and turned down the overseas job.
- During negotiations, the mediator urged both sides to put the community first.
- She realized that to rebuild trust, she had to put him first in small, consistent ways.