at first sight

idiom

: when first seen or considered

It appears at first sight to be a simple matter of hiring more people.

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The fourth episode of Bad Monkey chronicles Eve and Nick’s relationship from love at first sight to double insurance fraud and multiple murder sprees. —

Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024 Some people might wonder: Is true love at first sight just a romantic fantasy? —

Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024 As the couple shared on TikTok, their meeting was love at first sight. —

Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024 After marrying at first sight, the couples move in together and go through a crash course in married life. —

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