first port of call
Starting point chosen
First port of call is where you go or what you do first when beginning a task or journey.
The phrase comes from sailing—the initial harbor where a ship stops after departure—but now applies to any starting point: The library was my first port of call for the research project.
It suggests a logical or natural place to begin.
go-to
Dependably preferred choice
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- resourceAvailable stock or supply
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
inquiry · approach · recourse · touchpoint · helpdesk · reception · concierge · advisor · expert · specialist
harbor
Safe anchorage for ships
pier · berth · marina · quay · mooring · haven · seaport · landfall · stopover · waypoint
first port of calllast resort
Final available option
final stop · backup plan · fallback · end of the line · afterthought
first port of calllast resort
Final available option
backup plan · fallback · Plan B · backup · contingency
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