Hledat
in the first place
01
v první řadě, za prvé
used to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation
Collocation
Example
Why did you even invite him to the party in the first place if you knew he would n't enjoy it?
We should n't have taken that course of action in the first place.
02
at the original state, plan, or intention, especially when contrasting with later outcomes
Example
I should never have agreed in the first place.
Why did I trust someone who lied to me in the first place?
