At first blush Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈbɫəʃ
AT FURST BLUSH
ˈæt/ /fˈɜːst/ /blˈʌʃ
AT FURST BLUSH
Definition
Used to say what appears to be true when you first see or consider something, before knowing more details.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal and often used in writing or careful speech. Implies a quick or superficial judgment, often followed by more careful consideration. Similar to 'at first glance', but a bit more literary. Used mainly for opinions, not physical appearance.
Spanish: a primera vista - en un primer momentoPortuguese (BR): à primeira vistaPortuguese (PT): à primeira vistaChinese (Simplified): 乍看之下Chinese (Traditional): 乍看之下Hindi: पहली नजर मेंArabic: للوهلة الأولىBengali: প্রথম দৃষ্টিতেRussian: на первый взглядJapanese: 一見するとVietnamese: mới nhìn quaKorean: 언뜻 보기에는Turkish: ilk bakıştaUrdu: پہلی نظر میںIndonesian: sekilas
Example Sentences
At first blush, the answer seems simple.
basic
The idea was good at first blush.
basic
At first blush, it looks like rain today.
basic
At first blush, he seemed trustworthy, but later I found out the truth.
natural
Everything seemed perfect at first blush, but we missed some important details.
natural
I thought at first blush that she didn't like me, but I was wrong.
natural