Meaning of FIRST THINGS FIRST and ONE STEP AT A TIME - A Short English Lesson with Subtitles

- So we have this really cool phrase in English,

first things first.

And we say this phrase

when we have to do something

and we want to make sure

that we do the most important things first.

We have a bit of a storm coming here, today.

So first things first,

we're gonna make sure that all the windows are closed,

we're going to make sure

that anything that might blow away is put away.

So we would literally say,

well, the storm's coming.

First things first, let's get everything closed up.

Let's close the windows,

and let's make sure that everything

that could blow away is put away.

You could say the same thing

if you're heading out on a trip.

You could say, okay, we're gonna head out on a trip today,

so first things first,

let's make sure that the car has gas in it.

Ah, the wind's really starting to blow, all of a sudden.

Let's make sure the car has gas in it,

let's make sure the car is repaired and ready to go,

you would wanna make sure that you do first things first,

so you are ready.

And we have another phrase in English

when you are doing something.

Let me see if I can get this held up,

one step at a time.

I can't remember if I did this phrase before.

But when you do something one step at a time,

it means that you do it slowly and carefully.

You do it in the correct order,

you do it deliberately,

that means that you think about each step as you do it,

and then you just do it one step at a time.

We also use this phrase,

sometimes, to encourage people

when life isn't going to so good.

We say to them, you know, one step at a time.

Just make sure you get up in the morning,

make sure that you have a good breakfast,

just take the day one step at a time.

Don't think about the whole day,

just think about each small step

that you need to make along the way.

So, first things first, on a Monday.

I think first things first,

I need to make a video for all of you.

And when I plan the video, I plan it one step at a time.

Anyways, Bob the Canadian here,

hope you're having a good day,

see you tomorrow in the next vid.