Business English Entry 896 / 1011 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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