be first past the post

To be the first person to reach a particular goal. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I'm so proud of my daughter—she was first past the post in this morning's race.

be first past the post

(British & Australian)

if someone is first past the post in a competition, they are the first to achieve something The Russian team were first past the post in the race to complete the expedition.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Sandi	-	Croatian, Slovene
Nye	-	Welsh
Rayen	-	Native American, Mapuche, Spanish (Latin American)
Docia	-	English
RÜStem	-	Turkish
Haruto	hah-ṙoo-to	Japanese