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Yusuke
Is there any difference between "at first glance" and "on the face of it"? Are they used interchangeably? Thank you in advance.
2021년 10월 20일 오전 6:41
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Hello Yusuke!
At first glance means the first time you considered something.. it could also mean first sight of a thing or person.
At the face of it is used when you are describing how a situation seems on the surface.
Example of sentences that explains these terms:
"At first glance I knew she was the criminal".
"At the face of it, it all seemed well" .
I hope this helps😊
2021년 10월 20일
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Hello Yusuke! Yes, they have the same meaning wherein both are about something which seems to be at first notice. However, it isn't so upon further investigation/reflection.
2021년 10월 20일
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