B1idiomeverydayIELTS-friendly
first thing in the morning
USUK
very early in the morning, before doing anything else
No article: 'first thing', not 'the first thing'. 'The first thing I do in the morning' is also correct but not the idiom. Short form: 'I'll do it first thing.'
In context
I'll call the plumber first thing in the morning, before he gets busy.
First thing in the morning, my grandmother waters her plants and makes green tea.
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