priorities
/pɹaɪˈɒɹ.ɪ.tiz/
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Meaning · English
An expression, chiefly unfriendly, remarking disagreement with someone else's order of priorities; that someone takes the wrong action compared to something else, or in the wrong order. Get your priorities straight.
InterjectionRegister: informal
Examples
The house was on fire, but Alex still insisted to complete that game before evacuating. Priorities.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “priorities” mean?
An expression, chiefly unfriendly, remarking disagreement with someone else's order of priorities; that someone takes the wrong action compared to something else, or in the wrong order. Get your priorities straight.
Is “priorities” formal or informal?
priorities is generally informal.
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