new, recent / firsthand / straight from the horse's mouth

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, prima, fila. / up front, at the front / at the forefront or vanguard

Alternative form of in prima fila

necessary, essential, indispensable

first of all

(idiomatic) having joined a political, artistic, or cultural movement from the very beginning

at first, in the first instance, to start with

(idiomatic) the calm before the storm, lull before the storm (peace before disturbance or crisis)

(idiomatic) love at first sight

first come, first served