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director of first impressions

idiom
Meaning

A receptionist.


Examples
SIMPLE

The director of first impressions will greet you at the front desk.

CONTEXTUAL

When you enter the office, please check in with the director of first impressions so they can announce your arrival.

COMPLEX

The company prides itself on its professional atmosphere, starting with the director of first impressions who manages all incoming inquiries and guest arrivals.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blink first

    To be the first party in some situation to give in or back down.

  2. 02

    cast the first stone

    To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.

  3. 03

    come first

    To win first place in a competition.

  4. 04

    feet first

    In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).

  5. 05

    first among equals

    A person or position that is formally of equal rank to others in a group, but nonetheless takes a leading role within that group.

  6. 06

    first and last

    A person's combined given name and surname.

  7. 07

    first annual

    Being the first occurrence of an event that is scheduled or hoped to become annual.

  8. 08

    first come, first served

    One will be dealt with in the order in which one arrives.

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