English Explanatory Dictionary

at first blush

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Upon first impression or consideration; seemingly, apparently, ostensibly.

Pronunciation

en-au-at first blush.ogg

Word forms

at first blush at the first blush

Etymology

From an obsolete sense of blush meaning to glance at.

Synonyms

at first glance at first sight on the face of it
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