Keresés
first hand
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(of information) received without any intervention of other people or agencies
What is the origin of the idiom "first hand" and when to use it?
The idiom "first hand" originated from the literal meaning of the words. It describes experiencing something directly, without any intermediary or second-party involvement. It is used to emphasize that information or an experience is obtained directly, without any intermediaries or intermediation. It signifies a direct and unmediated connection to the subject matter.
Példa
She got the information first hand from the witness to the accident.
I wanted to hear the news first hand from the source, so I attended the press conference.
