first in, best dressed
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English
[edit]Phrase
[edit]- (Australia) Those who arrive or get in sooner will receive a more desirable outcome.
Usage notes
[edit]Although similar in spirit to first come, first served (also used in Australia), first in, best dressed suggests that better quality (for example, the best seats in a theatre) will be available to those who get in first, as opposed to prompt service.