Meaning of the word "first impressions are the most lasting" in English
What does "first impressions are the most lasting" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
first impressions are the most lasting
US /fɜrst ɪmˈprɛʃənz ɑr ðə moʊst ˈlæstɪŋ/
UK /fɜːst ɪmˈprɛʃənz ɑː ðə məʊst ˈlɑːstɪŋ/
Idiom
the initial opinion or feeling a person has about someone or something is very difficult to change
Example:
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Dress professionally for the interview because first impressions are the most lasting.
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He tried to be polite, knowing that first impressions are the most lasting.