main-thing-first method
nounUK /meɪn θɪŋ fɜːst ˈmeθəd/
US /meɪn θɪŋ fɜrst ˈmɛθəd/
A way of doing things where you do the most important part before anything else.
Using the main-thing-first method, she finished her homework before playing games.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A study habit where you tackle the hardest subject first.
With the main-thing-first method, he studied math before easy reading.
3. A work plan that puts the biggest job at the start of the day.
The main-thing-first method helped the team finish the big report early.
4. A way to clean up where you put away the most important things first.
She used the main-thing-first method and cleared the table before the toys.