English / phrase
in the first place
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Used when pointing out the primary reason, foundational point, or original circumstance of an issue
In context
01
If we had defined the project milestones clearly in the first place, we would not face this scheduling delay.
02
The director questioned why unverified assumptions were incorporated into the proposal in the first place.
Synonyms
to begin with,initially,fundamentally
Antonyms
in conclusion,finally,ultimately
Collocations
why in the first place,explain in the first place,examine in the first place