first choice
noun1
The most suitable and most optimal choice.
- Manager Jurgen Klopp made it clear as soon as Liverpool reached Wembley that Kelleher would retain his place as the Reds' goalkeeper in this competition ahead of first-choice Alisson.2022 February 27, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport:
2
The prime cut.
3
The one with the highest ranking.