for one

Idioms  

1. Also, for one thing. As the first of several possible instances. For example, Everything seemed to go wrong; for one, we had a flat tire, and then we lost the keys, or I find many aspects of your proposal to be inadequate; for one thing, you don't specify where you'll get the money. For one can also be applied to a person, as in He doesn't like their behavior, and I for one agree with him.

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Example Sentences

The duo were likely headed for one of the largest bullion markets in China, the Shenzhen Shuibei Gold and Jewelry Market, hoping to cash in on the biggest silver boom in a generation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cinema wasn’t just in great shape; it was pacing itself, building its strength for one of its most exemplary, most deceptively important films this century: “The Housemaid.”

From Salon

She was a favorite in the downhill, where she leads the World Cup season standings, and in the alpine combined event, where two teammates add their finishing scores for one result.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I really believe that he is here for one simple reason -– because if I don't get injured, probably I will be here playing too," said Nadal, who is one year older than Djokovic.

From Barron's

So effectively their test was just for one day, with Fernando Alonso in the car.

From BBC