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Mr Zoran Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
At first sight/glance ?
Hi, teachers,
What's the difference between "at first sight" and "at first glance" ?
Thanks & regards
What's the difference between "at first sight" and "at first glance" ?
Thanks & regards
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They're generally interchangeable, but with "at first glance," the focus is clearly on the observer. With "at first sight," the focus may be more on the thing seen. " - A.
- They're generally interchangeable, but with "at first glance," the focus is clearly on the observer.
- With "at first sight," the focus may be more on the thing seen.
- " - A.
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They're generally interchangeable,
but with "at first glance," the focus is clearly on the observer.
With "at first sight," the focus may be more on the thing seen.
That is, the observer does the glancing, and the glance belongs to him; but the "appearance" of the thing seen may itself be considered a "sight."
- A.
but with "at first glance," the focus is clearly on the observer.
With "at first sight," the focus may be more on the thing seen.
That is, the observer does the glancing, and the glance belongs to him; but the "appearance" of the thing seen may itself be considered a "sight."
- A.
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