first of all

Idioms  

1. see first and foremost.

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Example Sentences

Well, first of all, everything is more expensive.

From Los Angeles Times

For this one, first of all, it is a little closer to actually a traditional detective structure.

From Los Angeles Times

That means, first of all, checking the perimeter and basement for cracks in the foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“People have to figure out first of all how to pay the rent and stay housed, and second of all, everything else,” Veitzer said.

From Los Angeles Times

Because first of all, it just wasn’t that new to me.

From Salon

Related Words

• basically
• chiefly
• first and foremost
• generally
• importantly
• largely
• mostly
• notably
• particularly
• predominantly