How to Pronounce "at first blush"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈbɫəʃ
British English
ˈæt/ /fˈɜːst/ /blˈʌʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT FURST BLUSH
UK
AT FURST BLUSH
Listen in Context
At first blush, the answer seems simple.
The idea was good at first blush.
At first blush, it looks like rain today.
At first blush, he seemed trustworthy, but later I found out the truth.