我われ先さきに

adverb

self first; scrambling to be first

Describes acting before others, often in a competitive or selfish rush. Frequently used with verbs like 逃げ出す, 走り出す, or 手を出す.

• 非ひ常じょうベルが鳴なると、みんな我われ先さきに逃にげ出だした。

  When the emergency bell rang, everyone scrambled to get out first.

• 新しん製せい品ひんが並ならぶと、客きゃくは我われ先さきに手てを伸のばした。

  When the new products were displayed, customers rushed to grab them first.