linking phrase · formal
first and foremost
UK/ˌfɜːst ənd ˈfɔːməʊst/US/ˌfɝːst ənd ˈfɔːrmoʊst/FIRST·and·FORE·MOST
speakingtask2
used to emphasize the most important point or reason
Examples
“First and foremost, we must ensure the safety of our staff.”
“First and foremost, education should be accessible to all.”
“First and foremost, I would like to thank my teachers for their support.”
Band 8 sentence
“First and foremost, any policy must respect basic human rights before considering its economic benefits.”
Collocations
- first and foremost, we should consider...
- first and foremost responsibility
Word family
foremost adj/adv
Common mistakes
First of all and foremost, we need money.→First and foremost, we need money.
Say it for a higher band
5first→6first of all→7+first and foremost
Synonyms
primarily
most importantly
Easily confused
first of all
“First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for coming.”
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