the swift of foot arrive first; the early bird catches the worm
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
the swift of foot arrive first; those who act quickly reach their goal before others
neutralOften used in competitive contexts to emphasize the advantage of speed and prompt action. Can be used both literally (racing) and figuratively (business, opportunities).
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
de的
zhí职
wèi位
yǒu有
xiàn限
，
jié捷
zú足
xiān先
dēng登
zhě者
dé得
zhī之
。
This company has limited positions, and they go to those who are quickest to apply.
Yào要
xiǎng想
mǎi买
dào到
dǎ打
zhé折
de的
jī机
piào票
，
bì必
xū须
jié捷
zú足
xiān先
dēng登
。
If you want to buy discounted plane tickets, you must act quickly.
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Duì对
yú于
zhè这
gè个
xīn新
shì市
chǎng场
，
shuí谁
néng能
jié捷
zú足
xiān先
dēng登
，
shuí谁
jiù就
néng能
zhàn占
jù据
yōu优
shì势
。
In this new market, whoever gets there first will gain the advantage.
Zhǎn展
lǎn览
de的
mén门
piào票
miǎn免
fèi费
fā发
fàng放
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
yào要
jié捷
zú足
xiān先
dēng登
a啊
！
The exhibition tickets are being given out for free, so everyone needs to get there early!