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at first blush

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial at first blush has 1 sense
  1. at first blush, when first seen - as a first impression; "at first blush the offer seemed attractive"

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Term: at first blush

Description:

At first blush is an idiomatic phrase used to describe someone's initial impression or surface appearance of something or someone. It refers to the immediate reaction or judgment made upon first seeing or encountering someone or something.

Part of Speech:

Phrase

Senses:

1. The initial impression or appearance of something.

2. The immediate reaction or judgment made upon first encountering someone or something.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

- He seemed trustworthy at first blush, but later on, his true intentions were revealed.

- At first blush, the movie seemed intriguing, but as it progressed, it lost its charm.

- She didn't like the house at first blush, but upon further inspection, she fell in love with its charm.

Local Usage:

- At first blush, the new restaurant looked fancy, so we decided to give it a try.

- The painting appeared simple at first blush, but if you look closely, you'll find intricate details.

- At first blush, the idea seemed feasible, but after analyzing the potential risks, we decided against it.

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