in the first place
US /ɪn ðə fɜːrst pleɪs/
UK /ɪn ðə fɜːrst pleɪs/
1.
sejak awal, pada mulanya
used to refer to the beginning of a situation or to the original reason for something
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Why did you agree to go in the first place?
Mengapa kamu setuju untuk pergi sejak awal?
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I never wanted to come here in the first place.
Aku tidak pernah ingin datang ke sini sejak awal.
2.
pertama-tama, pada awalnya
used to list the first point in a series of reasons or arguments
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In the first place, we don't have enough money. Secondly, we don't have enough time.
Pertama-tama, kita tidak punya cukup uang. Kedua, kita tidak punya cukup waktu.
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There are several reasons why I can't help you. In the first place, I'm too busy.
Ada beberapa alasan mengapa saya tidak bisa membantumu. Pertama-tama, saya terlalu sibuk.