for one thing

for one thing
for one thing
As one reason for objection, there being potentially more
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for one thing phrase
used when mentioning one reason for something as an example, when there are several reasons

A lot of people don’t take the time to read contracts. For one thing, they’re often in very tiny print.

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Main entry: one

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used to introduce one of two or more possible reasons for something, the remainder of which may or may not be stated

Why hadn't he arranged to see her at the house? For one thing, it would have been warmer

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for ˈone thing idiom
used to introduce one of two or more reasons for doing sth

‘Why don't you get a car?’ ‘Well, for one thing, I can't drive!’

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