First come, first served meaning

What does the saying 'First come, first served' mean?

Idiom: First come, first served

Meaning:

This means there will be no preferential treatment and a service will be provided to those that arrive first.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Numbers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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