For a start

phrase

As the first thing to consider or being the first in a series of actions or steps.

I'll paint the walls today, for a start.
Visual representation of "for a start" - As the first thing to consider or being the first in a series of actions or steps.

Often appears as...

  • i can help for a start
  • let's see for a start

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to show disapproval that something is not sufficient or is inadequate.

You could clean your room for a start.
Visual representation of "for a start" - Used to show disapproval that something is not sufficient or is inadequate.

Often appears as...

  • you could do this for a start
  • they need to improve for a start

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

As the first thing to consider or being the first in a series of actions or steps.

I'll paint the walls today, for a start.
Visual representation of "for a start" - As the first thing to consider or being the first in a series of actions or steps.

Often appears as...

  • i can help for a start
  • let's see for a start

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to show disapproval that something is not sufficient or is inadequate.

You could clean your room for a start.
Visual representation of "for a start" - Used to show disapproval that something is not sufficient or is inadequate.

Often appears as...

  • you could do this for a start
  • they need to improve for a start

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "for a start"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Series Introduction

Used to introduce the first step in a sequence of events or actions.

Illustration for Series Introduction
Meet the team for a start; then we'll discuss the project.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Initial Focus

Highlights the starting point before exploring more details or next steps.

Illustration for Initial Focus
For a start, we need to agree on the deadline.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Present Actions

Emphasizes an action currently being taken as part of a larger plan.

Illustration for Present Actions
I'm reducing expenses, for a start.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Series Introduction

Used to introduce the first step in a sequence of events or actions.

Illustration for Series Introduction
Meet the team for a start; then we'll discuss the project.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Initial Focus

Highlights the starting point before exploring more details or next steps.

Illustration for Initial Focus
For a start, we need to agree on the deadline.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Present Actions

Emphasizes an action currently being taken as part of a larger plan.

Illustration for Present Actions
I'm reducing expenses, for a start.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Series Introduction

Used to introduce the first step in a sequence of events or actions.

Illustration for Series Introduction
Meet the team for a start; then we'll discuss the project.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Initial Focus

Highlights the starting point before exploring more details or next steps.

Illustration for Initial Focus
For a start, we need to agree on the deadline.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Present Actions

Emphasizes an action currently being taken as part of a larger plan.

Illustration for Present Actions
I'm reducing expenses, for a start.
Visual representation of the word "For a start"

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