in the place|first place|in the first place|in イディオム

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in the --- place|first place|in the first place|in

adv. phr. As the (first or second or third, etc.) thing in order or importance; first, second, or third, etc. Used with "first", "second", "third", and other ordinal numbers. No, you cannot go swimming. In the first place, the water is too cold; and, in the second place, there is not time enough before dinner. Stealing is wrong, in the first place, because it hurts others, and, in the second place, because it hurts you.
Compare: FOR ONE THING.

in the --- place|first place|in the aboriginal place|in

adv. phr. As the (first or additional or third, etc.) affair in adjustment or importance; first, second, or third, etc. Used with "first", "second", "third", and added cardinal numbers. No, you cannot go swimming. In the aboriginal place, the baptize is too cold; and, in the additional place, there is not time abundant afore dinner. Stealing is wrong, in the aboriginal place, because it hurts others, and, in the additional place, because it hurts you.
Compare: FOR ONE THING. Dictionary