Dec 13, 2022 · 2 My English teacher told me that I should always use "the" before the word "first". But Interestingly, I accidently discovered that the expression " won first prize " is actually more …

Aug 13, 2018 · In terms of ranking, competition, is it idiomatic to say “won/took THE first place“? I have always used and heard it without the definite article.

Jun 4, 2015 · There are multiple ways to express this in competitions: Winner, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up, etc. 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, 1st prize, 2nd prize, etc. In your example it …

Dec 2, 2017 · 4 no need for the in front of 1st prize but the or a in front of +Mathematics Competition_. 5 no need for the in front of 3rd Prize So I won first place/1st prize in the 24th …

Mar 9, 2017 · This answer is correct. To add a little clarification using the Olympics example, "the first prize" at the Olympics would refer to the first medal awarded. The very first event in the …

May 1, 2014 · This is getting to it essentially, it's because "first prize" is a nominal group that's become fossilised and is often seen as a single unit, almost idiomatically. "The first prize" …

Nov 14, 2021 · What's it called when you get a type of award because you didn't get the award you were supposed to get? Let's say someone was trying to get an award, and they tried really …

The others are correct, but for the fourth one to be more exact and idiomatic, you should probably change it to "won first prize " instead of "place." First place is just a status that tells you where …

Mar 25, 2015 · Award (v.) To give money or a prize following an official decision Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition. Cambridge To grant as merited or due: Awarded …

@FF I'd guess that the situation changes between 'won [the] first place in/at' and 'won [the] first prize in/at'. But I think OP should find the data.