Meaning of 'First come, first served'
What does the saying 'First come, first served' mean?
Idiom: First come, first served
Meaning:
This means there will be no preferential treatment and a service will be provided to those that arrive first.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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