in the first place
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in the first place — idiom
1. used to talk about the original reason or starting point of something, often whe
1.idiom
Definition
used to talk about the original reason or starting point of something, often when looking back at a mistake.
Example
Lina admitted she should never have agreed to the trip in the first place.
Why did Daniel buy a second printer in the first place when the old one still worked?