phrase · neutral

for one thing

UK/fɔːr wʌn θɪŋ/US/fɔr wʌn θɪŋ/for·ONE·thing

speakingtask2

used to introduce one reason or example among others

Examples

“For one thing, studying abroad can be very expensive.”

“I don't like the city: for one thing, it's noisy at night.”

“There are benefits to remote work; for one thing, it saves commuting time.”

“There are several drawbacks to the scheme; for one thing, it would disproportionately affect low-income households.”

for one phrase

for an example→for example

for one thing = firstly (always interchangeable)→for one thing

5firstly→6for example→7+for one thing

for example

for one

“For one, I wouldn't trust that information without checking the source.”

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