English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but right now the job comes first" Mean?
Learn what "but right now the job comes first" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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But right now the job comes first.
It means the speaker is prioritizing work over other concerns at the moment.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying that work has to come before everything else right now.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a temporary priority at work or in a busy period. It can sound cold if said in a personal conflict without softening.
Better ways to say it
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But right now the job comes first.
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The job comes first right now.
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Right now, work comes first.
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