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Meaning of the word "first come, first served" in English

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first come, first served

US /ˌfɝːst ˈkʌm ˌfɝːst ˈsɝːvd/
UK /ˌfɜːst ˈkʌm ˌfɜːst ˈsɜːvd/
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Idiom

used to indicate that people will be dealt with in the order in which they arrive or apply

Example:
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Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
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There are no reservations; it's first come, first served.
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