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In the first place

//ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs//

Definitions

prep_phrase

1
To begin with; earlier; firstly; originally; at the start.
The question is not whether I still enjoy the job, when I never enjoyed it in the first place.
2
At all, even (typically in non-negated statements).
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//ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs//

prep_phrase

1
To begin with; earlier; firstly; originally; at the start.
The question is not whether I still enjoy the job, when I never enjoyed it in the first place.
2
At all, even (typically in non-negated statements).
Why does this exist in the first place?

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