first world problem
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Definition of first world problem - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- Complaining about slow Wi-Fi is a first world problem.
- Missing the latest phone is a first world problem.
- Arguing over Netflix choices felt like a first world problem.
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Expressions with first
arrange something at the beginning of a sequence
He put the most important task first on his list.
give in or show weakness before the other side
He didn't want to blink first during the tense meeting.
time when light first appears in the morning
We set out on our hike at first light.
introduce the first point or start the first action before others
First off, we need to discuss the budget before proceeding.
immediately upon seeing something or someone
She fell in love at first sight.
address important tasks before others
First things first, finish your homework before playing.
persistence is important in the pursuit of success
If at first you don't succeed, try again.
moving while the vehicle is set to its lowest gear
He drove in first gear up the steep hill.
take the first step in a process
He made the first move in negotiating the deal.
express conditional death happening before others in a situation
He said he would die first if the disease worsened.
allocated in order of arrival or request
Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
in an impulsive manner without prior thought
She tends to act first, think later in emergencies.
on first seeing someone or something immediately
At first glance, the painting looks simple.
indicate the first action or event in a sequence
First up, we will discuss the project goals.
polite gesture to let women go ahead
He held the door open and said 'ladies first'.
to take quick action without checking details first
He tends to shoot first and ask questions later in meetings.
act immediately without checking facts or reasons first
He shot first and asked questions later in the meeting.
initiate physical conflict by hitting first
He decided to strike the first blow in the brawl.
act self-righteously in accusing another person
She cast the first stone, ignoring her own mistakes.
cause the first injury in a fight or battle
He managed to draw first blood in the boxing match.
act decisively without gathering all information
In negotiations, he tends to shoot first, ask questions later.
take action immediately without prior deliberation
In emergencies, they act first and question later.
from the original source or personal experience
She learned about the incident at first hand from the witnesses.
successfully on the first attempt
He hit the target at the first shot.
Expressions with world
actual conditions or situations experienced in life
After graduation, he faced the challenges of the real world.
expression of surprise at unexpected connections
I met my cousin in Japan, small world!
situation where people compete ruthlessly
In the dog-eat-dog world of business, only the strongest survive.
remote or extremely isolated place
They live at the world's end, far from any city.
in an ideal situation where everything is perfect
In a perfect world, everyone would have equal opportunities.
expresses surprise at unexpected coincidences
I met my old friend in Japan. It is a small world!
travel to many different countries
She dreams of taking a year off to see the world.
the Earth and its environment where humans exist
We must protect the world we live in.
used to show surprise at an unexpected connection or coincidence
You know my cousin too? What a small world!
physically separated from the surrounding areas
The cabin is cut off from the world by dense forests.
in a deep sleep and not easily woken
After the long hike, she was dead to the world.
feel very confident and in control of situations
She seems to have the world on a string after her big promotion.
experiencing serious difficulties or problems
The company is in a world of hurt after losing its biggest client.
lost in thought or daydreaming
She was in another world during the meeting.
in a state of deep thought that makes the thinker appear disconnected from reality
She was in her own little world during the meeting.
the world is more connected than it seems
I met my old friend in Japan. It's a small world.
act as if real life problems do not exist
He lives in a dream world and never worries about money.
imagine unrealistic things ignoring reality
He lives in a fantasy world, ignoring his real problems.
deeply focused on something and not noticing surroundings
She was lost to the world while reading her book.
cause everything else to happen or be important
Love is what makes the world go round.
be extremely important or deeply cherished by someone
You mean the world to me.
concept of financial power controlling global affairs
The idea that money rules the world is widely debated.
extremely good or impressive
The dessert was out of this world, truly unforgettable.
make extravagant promises to someone
He promised her the world but delivered nothing.
Expressions with problem
person or thing causing frequent trouble
The old car was a problem child for the mechanic.
initial issue with a new project or system
The software had some teething problems after its launch.
difficult or complex issue to solve
The team faced a hairy problem with the new software.
central part of an issue needing attention
We need to address the heart of the problem first.
indicating that something is not one's duty
The deadline is tomorrow, but it's not my problem.
idea or product made without a real need or problem
This gadget is just a solution in search of a problem.
used humorously to report a major problem has occurred
Houston, we have a problem with the engine.
engage in a prolonged effort to deal with a challenge
He wrestled with a problem for weeks before finding a solution.
avoid dealing with a problem by delaying or passing it
They decided to punt the problem until next week.
the main issue is found in that part
We need more funds; therein lies the problem.
solution causing more harm than the issue
Implementing the new policy was a cure worse than the problem.
no thanks is necessary you're welcome
Thank you for your help. No problem!
begin working on solving the problem
We need to attack the problem before it gets worse.
condition of consuming alcohol excessively and regularly
His drinking problem has affected his family life and career.
issues related to drug addiction or abuse
The city is facing a serious drug problem.
problem that is becoming larger or more serious over time
Youth unemployment is a growing problem in many rural communities.
struggle to control alcohol use causing life problems
He has a drinking problem and needs help.
feel okay or not bothered by something or someone
I have no problem with you joining us.
disorder disrupting physical or mental functioning, raising worry about personal wellness
She saw a doctor about a persistent health problem.
encounter a difficulty unexpectedly during a task
We hit a problem while installing the software.
task given to students to complete at home
The teacher assigned a math homework problem.
asking if something is wrong
Is there a problem with the car?
question to inquire about someone's issue
You seem upset. What is your problem?
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- French:problème de pays riche, ...
- German:Luxusproblem, ...
- Italian:problema del primo mondo, ...
- Spanish:problema del primer mundo, ...
- Portuguese:problema de primeiro mundo, ...
- Chinese:第一世界问题, ...
- Japanese:贅沢な悩み, ...
- Arabic:مشكلة تافهة للأغنياء, ...
- Hebrew:בְּעָיָה שֶׁל הָעוֹלָם הָרִאשׁוֹן, ...
- Russian:проблема первого мира, ...
- Ukrainian:проблема першого світу, ...
- Hindi:फर्स्ट वर्ल्ड समस्या, ...
- Bengali:প্রথম বিশ্বের সমস্যা, ...
- Catalan:problema del primer món, ...
- Czech:problém prvního světa, ...
- Danish:førsteverdensproblem, ...
- Dutch:luxeprobleem, ...
- Greek:πρόβλημα του πρώτου κόσμου, ...
- Hungarian:első világbeli probléma, ...
- Khmer:បញ្ហាតូចតាចរបស់អ្នកមានសិទ្ធិអាទិភាពក្នុងសង្គម, ...
- Korean:사치스러운 고민, ...
- Persian:مشکل جهان اول, ...
- Polish:problem pierwszego świata, ...
- Portuguese (BR):problema de primeiro mundo, ...
- Romanian:problemă de lux, ...
- Swedish:i-landsproblem, ...
- Thai:ปัญหาของคนโลกที่หนึ่ง, ...
- Turkish:birinci dünya problemi, ...
- Vietnamese:vấn đề của thế giới thứ nhất, ...
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