Meaning of the word "first things first" in English

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first things first

US /fɜrst θɪŋz fɜrst/
UK /fɜrst θɪŋz fɜrst/
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Idiom

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used to say that the most important thing should be dealt with before anything else

Example:
Okay, first things first, let's make a plan.
Before we discuss the details, first things first, we need to agree on the main goal.
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