B1 Expression Neutral

At first sight.

When first seen.

Meaning

Immediately upon seeing something or someone for the first time.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is heavily influenced by the romantic ideal of 'love at first sight'. In corporate settings, it is used to show transparency about initial biases.

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Don't overthink it

It's a fixed phrase. Don't try to change the words inside it.

Meaning

Immediately upon seeing something or someone for the first time.

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Don't overthink it

It's a fixed phrase. Don't try to change the words inside it.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

It was love _____ sight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: at first sight

The fixed idiom is 'at first sight'.

Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: At first sight, I knew it was wrong.

The other options include unnecessary articles or incorrect nouns.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

It was love _____ sight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: at first sight

The fixed idiom is 'at first sight'.

Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly. Choose B1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: At first sight, I knew it was wrong.

The other options include unnecessary articles or incorrect nouns.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is usually used without 'the'.

Related Phrases

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At first glance

synonym

Similar to at first sight.

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Love at first sight

specialized form

Instant romantic attraction.

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