First come, first served

Meaning: Opportunities go to those who arrive early.

Origin: English proverb from the 16th century, used by Henry Brinklow in 1545.

Translations

• French: Premier arrivé, premier servi (literally: First arrived, first served)
• Spanish: El que primero llega, primero come (literally: The first to arrive eats first)
• Japanese: 先着順 (Senchaku jun) (literally: Order of arrival)

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