首屈一指

Etymology
In Chinese culture, one common method of counting is to begin with an open hand, then begin folding the fingers into the palm starting with the thumb.

Idiom

 * 1) first
 * 2) number one; come first on the list; be matchless; be second to none; come out first; thumbs up
 * 1) number one; come first on the list; be matchless; be second to none; come out first; thumbs up