早い者勝ち

はやいものがち

first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm

Also written 早いもの勝ち、早いもん勝ち

Meaning

exp
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm

Example sentences

早い者勝ちですよ。

First come, first served.
部長のポストが早い者勝ちだって聞いたか？

Did you hear that the position for manager is up for grabs?