go first
Take the lead
To go first is to take the initial turn or lead position in a sequence.
In games and competitions, someone must go first: You won the coin toss, so you go first.
The phrase often implies accepting risk or uncertainty that others can then avoid: I'll go first and see if it's safe.
Going first can be an advantage or a burden depending on context.
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- lead the wayGuide others forward
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- blaze a trailCreate a new route
- initiateTo set in motion
begin · start · get the ball rolling · trailblaze · ahead · front · opening · move · turn · priority · bold · brave · venture · take the plunge · charge · advance · leap · plunge
- Come beforeprecede, predate, lead, antedate
- leadership verbslead, command, direct, manage, supervise
- initiativetake action, taking initiative, go for it, initiating, take the lead
sequential order
go firstbring up the rear
Be last in procession
wait your turn · follow · come after · trail