first off

adverb
UK: /ˌfɜːst ˈɒf/
US: /ˌfɜːrst ˈɔːf/

  1. Used to introduce the first point or reason in a series.

    1. First off, I want to thank everyone for coming here today
    2. First off, we need to secure funding, after that, we can start the project.

Synonyms

firstly in the first place initially
first off idiom

  1. To begin with; firstly.

    1. First off, let's talk about the budget for the next quarter
    2. First off, before we begin, I have a few important announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "first off" is /ˌfɜːst ˈɒf/ in British English and /ˌfɜːrst ˈɔːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "first off": firstly, in the first place, initially.

Example usage of "first off": "First off, I want to thank everyone for coming here today". More examples on the page.