Auf den ersten Blick
Example: Auf den ersten Blick wirkt das Bild sehr beeindruckend.
Definition
"Auf den ersten Blick" is a German expression meaning 'at first glance' or 'at first sight.' It refers to the initial impression or immediate perception of something without deeper analysis or consideration.
Etymology
The phrase "auf den ersten Blick" literally translates to 'on the first glance' in English. It combines 'auf' (on), 'den ersten' (the first), and 'Blick' (glance or look). The expression has been used in German to describe the immediate visual impression or initial perception of something, much like its English counterpart.
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