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Business English Entry 896 / 1605 60-second read

First and foremost vs. First

Redundant doublet.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

“First and foremost, thanks.”

✓ Correct

“First, thanks.”

The ruleii

Often just FIRST.

Foremost adds emphasis but often unnecessary.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Usually FIRST."

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