for a start

/fəɹə stˈɑːt/

/fɚɹə stˈɑːɹt/

[phrase]

for a start

[PHRASE]

used to introduce the first point in the series, especially in arguments or when stating one's opinions, reasons, etc.

Examples

1. For a start, we're not looking that hard, and we're spending a pitiful amount of money on it.

2. For a start, if we try and go into another country for a public health mission, chances are we're gonna get greeted far less warmly because the WHO has never, you know, invaded a nation or funded a coup.

3. For a start, the pizza restaurant in question doesn’t even have a basement.

4. For a start, the pizza restaurant in question doesn’t even have a basement.