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for the first time

idiom
Meaning

This means something is happening that has never happened before.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am traveling to another country for the first time.

CONTEXTUAL

She felt nervous because she was performing on stage for the first time in her life.

COMPLEX

After years of careful preparation and study, the scientist observed the rare phenomenon for the first time, confirming her long-held theory about the stars.

Last updated April 22, 2026