Zoeken
In the first place
/ɪnðə fˈɜːstplˌeɪs/
/ɪnðə fˈɜːstplˌeɪs/in the first place
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in de eerste plaats, in de eerste instantie
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.
I never wanted to go on that trip in the first place.
