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as one example <I for one disagree>
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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for one — As the first of several possible examples; as one example. * /Manv people do not like certain foods. I for one do not like cabbage./ Also used with similar words instead of one . * /Several materials can be used to make the box: plywood, for one; … Dictionary of American idioms
for one — As the first of several possible examples; as one example. * /Manv people do not like certain foods. I for one do not like cabbage./ Also used with similar words instead of one . * /Several materials can be used to make the box: plywood, for one; … Dictionary of American idioms
for one thing — {adv. phr.} As one thing of several; as one in a list of things. * /The teacher said, You get a low mark, for one thing, because you did not do your homework. / * /The house was poorly built; for one thing, the roof leaked./ Compare: FOR EXAMPLE … Dictionary of American idioms
for one thing — {adv. phr.} As one thing of several; as one in a list of things. * /The teacher said, You get a low mark, for one thing, because you did not do your homework. / * /The house was poorly built; for one thing, the roof leaked./ Compare: FOR EXAMPLE … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's money — {prep. phr.} Regarding one s endorsement or support; as far as one is concerned. * /For my money, the best candidate for Congress is Ms. Smith./ … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's money — {prep. phr.} Regarding one s endorsement or support; as far as one is concerned. * /For my money, the best candidate for Congress is Ms. Smith./ … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's part — also[on one s part] {adv. phr.} As far as you are concerned; the way you feel or think. * /I don t know about you, but for my part I don t want to go to that place./ Compare: AS FOR … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's part — also[on one s part] {adv. phr.} As far as you are concerned; the way you feel or think. * /I don t know about you, but for my part I don t want to go to that place./ Compare: AS FOR … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's part — phrasal as far as one s share or interest is concerned < for my part, I do not see that the difference is important Mary McCarthy > … New Collegiate Dictionary
for one's sake — {adv. phr.}, {informal} Used with different possessive nouns to show surprise, crossness, or impatience. * /For heaven s sake, where did you come from?/ * /For Pete s sake, look who s here!/ * /Well, for pity s sake, I wish you d told me sooner./ … Dictionary of American idioms
