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First/last thing

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Time Specific

The phrase marks a specific routine time; it's about when something happens rather than what or how.

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She reads the newspaper first thing every morning.
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Emphasize Routine

Used to stress a habitual action done consistently at a certain time.

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I check messages last thing before bed.
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Not Literal

Sometimes it's not literal, just indicating early or late in a time frame or sequence.

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Finish your homework first thing after your break.
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