earliest choice
[/ˈɜːrliəst tʃɔɪs/]
noun phrasepl: earliest choices
primeira escolha
1. the first option selected or preferred among available alternatives; the option chosen before any others
My earliest choice for a career was to become a teacher.
Minha primeira escolha de carreira foi ser professor.
2. the preferred or most favorable option when making a selection
The earliest choice for the team captain was John due to his leadership skills.
A primeira escolha para capitão do time foi João por suas habilidades de liderança.
3. the initial preference before considering other options
Harvard was her earliest choice among the universities she applied to.
Harvard foi sua primeira escolha entre as universidades para as quais se candidatou.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing preferences in education, careers, and decision-making. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in university entrance discussions and professional recruitment settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
my earliest choice would be
earliest choice for the job
earliest choice among candidates
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