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Play first chair/fiddle - играть первую скрипку/главную роль; занимать важную должность Be the leader of a section of instruments in an orchestra or a band: Sally learned to play the violin so well that she now plays first chair in the orchestra. Another meaning is to act as a leader: You're not the boss! You don't play first chair. Put one's best foot first/forward - очень быстро идти; прибавить шагу; торопиться, нестись; произвести прият¬ ное впечатление; взяться за дело с охотой, энтузиазмом; сделать всё возможное Embark on a journey or task with purpose and gusto; attempt to make as good an impression as possible; proceed with all possible haste; hurry: He was ready to put his best foot first, so he offered to deliver the good news. See somebody at Jericho first - (разг.) послать ко всем чертям Self comes first - своя рубашка ближе к телу Strike the first blow - сделать первый решительный шаг; нанести первый удар; быть зачинщиком Provide the first solution, or reach a goal before anyone else does: Managing director for developers was joined by local historian Dr Paul Collins to strike the first blow to the famous building, marking the start of the demolition project. There is always a first time for everything - всё бывает в первый раз Just because something has not happened in the past there is no reason for thinking it will never happen in the future. 44