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14 feb 2015
- Giapponese
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Inglese (Stati Uniti)
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When we have to do something very early in the morning or as the first priority, it is expressed "first thing in the morning". As for this expression, is it possible to use in other situation? for example "first thing in the procedure" or "first thing after lunch break"?
When we have to do something very early in the morning or as the first priority, it is expressed "first thing in the morning". As for this expression, is it possible to use in other situation? for example "first thing in the procedure" or "first thing after lunch break"?
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- Inglese (Stati Uniti)
Usually, no. This sounds unnatural in other situations. It's nearly a colloquial (everyday slang).
- Giapponese
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