at first glance

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   when you first look at or think about sth, often rather quickly

   And what you and Harlan did that fateful night seems at first glance to fill that hole perfectly.

   At first glance, yes.

In the movies · 4

• At first glance, yes.Singin' in the Rain1952
• And what you and Harlan did that fateful night seems at first glance to fill that hole perfectly.Knives Out2019
• At first glance, it would appear to be the normal cotton fibers.The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!1988
• seems at first glance to fill that hole perfectly.Knives Out2019
• I could tell at first glance it would end in trouble.Loving Vincent2017
• And at first glance, you're like, it's just a mug that says "FBI."The Other Guys2010
• At first glance, these numbers might seem prohibitive but I'm here to tell you that with some vision, they can dovetail quite amicably.Bad Education2019

Learn it in full scenes

• Knives Out2019
  • Police Question the Thrombeys
  • Blanc Introduces Himself to the Family
  • The Family Recounts Party Night
• Bad Education2019
  • Frank Reassures an Angry Parent
  • Rachel Interviews School Officials
  • Bob Spicer Gives the School a Gift

From the same entry

• glance on
• glance off
• at a glance

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