at first sight
Frequency: 8.835.0 per million words
when you first see someone or something
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Examples (10)
- It was love at first sight for the couple.
- He seemed like a decent person at first sight, but he turned out to be untrustworthy.
- The old house looked charming at first sight, but it was in disrepair.
- She recognized him at first sight from the photograph.
- Although the plan seemed sound at first sight, it had several hidden flaws.
- The city was vibrant at first sight, offering endless possibilities.
- He dismissed the idea at first sight as too ambitious.
- The painting was beautiful at first sight, but upon closer inspection, one could see the imperfections.
- They fell in love at first sight and were married within a year.
- The evidence was compelling at first sight, but further investigation revealed inconsistencies.