On first acquaintance
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When you meet someone for the first time.
On first acquaintance, he seemed a little abrupt, but he became friendlier when we got to know him better.
Often appears as...
- seem friendly on first acquaintance
- appear different on first acquaintance
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When you experience or encounter something for the first time.
This book can seem difficult on first acquaintance, but it becomes more enjoyable as you continue reading.
Often appears as...
- appear complex on first acquaintance
- seem simple on first acquaintance
phrase
When you meet someone for the first time.
On first acquaintance, he seemed a little abrupt, but he became friendlier when we got to know him better.
Often appears as...
- seem friendly on first acquaintance
- appear different on first acquaintance
phrase
When you experience or encounter something for the first time.
This book can seem difficult on first acquaintance, but it becomes more enjoyable as you continue reading.
Often appears as...
- appear complex on first acquaintance
- seem simple on first acquaintance
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3First Impressions
Implies a superficial understanding of someone's personality or demeanor that could change.
On first acquaintance, she seemed reserved, but she's quite outgoing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
Often used to describe the initial meeting within a specific cultural or social context.
On first acquaintance, his etiquette reflected a distinct British formality.
Pro Tip 3/3Misleading Firsts
Can be used to express the idea that initial judgments may not be accurate.
On first acquaintance, his humor went unnoticed.
Pro Tip 1/3First Impressions
Implies a superficial understanding of someone's personality or demeanor that could change.
On first acquaintance, she seemed reserved, but she's quite outgoing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
Often used to describe the initial meeting within a specific cultural or social context.
On first acquaintance, his etiquette reflected a distinct British formality.
Pro Tip 3/3Misleading Firsts
Can be used to express the idea that initial judgments may not be accurate.
On first acquaintance, his humor went unnoticed.
Pro Tip 1/3First Impressions
Implies a superficial understanding of someone's personality or demeanor that could change.
On first acquaintance, she seemed reserved, but she's quite outgoing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
Often used to describe the initial meeting within a specific cultural or social context.
On first acquaintance, his etiquette reflected a distinct British formality.
Pro Tip 3/3Misleading Firsts
Can be used to express the idea that initial judgments may not be accurate.
On first acquaintance, his humor went unnoticed.
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