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MyShirley Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

first off

first off means first of all.

Is it correct?

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Yes. But it's not very professional and often said when you're about to go into a string of complaints. "First off, you're always late.

  • Yes.
  • But it's not very professional and often said when you're about to go into a string of complaints.
  • "First off, you're always late.
  • Secondly, you dress like a slob.
  • Third, ...
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Yes.

But it's not very professional and often said when you're about to go into a string of complaints. "First off, you're always late. Secondly, you dress like a slob. Third, ... etc."

For example, you would say "At the party, first off, we'll play a game, and then we'll have cake."

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