Chunk: for-one-thing
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A transitional discourse marker used in conversation to introduce the first, and often most significant, reason for an opinion, refusal, or argument. It is frequently followed later by "and for another."
💬 Contextual Examples
- I don't want to buy that car. For one thing, it's too expensive.
- I dislike living in the city. For one thing, the noise is terrible.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: I can't go out tonight. ______ one thing, it's raining heavily.
Answer:
For
Practice 2: For ______ thing, we don't have the budget to start a new project right now.
Answer:
one
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: one