“First and foremost” is the same as “first and most important/most prominent in rank or position”. Not the same thing, it’s saying that they’re talking about the most important (to them) thing first.
Does the double negative—inability & neither—create a positive—ability & either? If so, what in God’s name could undertake to define “first” and “foremost”?
fuzzbucket Premium Member about 4 years ago
Neither should be either.
I Mad Am I about 4 years ago
“First and For Most” – the opening lines to a political speech. (Grin!)
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
Much like this definition. Nice one. :-)
Mario500 about 4 years ago
(senses a definition of confusion in this cartoon)
Gent about 4 years ago
The redundant redundancy department was rendered redundant.
dflak about 4 years ago
We’ll have to refer this one to the Department of Redundancy, Repetition and Repeatedness Department.
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gammaguy about 4 years ago
My computer has a neither-net connection.
Michael G. about 4 years ago
Redundancy redounds.
Troglodyte about 4 years ago
Last but not least, this wasn’t expected.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Is it Nee’-ther or Ni’-ther. Either will do.
zeexenon about 4 years ago
I thought that died in the ’60s. Just like my boss in the family business saying, “I want it now or sooner.”
sew-so about 4 years ago
“First and foremost” is the same as “first and most important/most prominent in rank or position”. Not the same thing, it’s saying that they’re talking about the most important (to them) thing first.
cocavan11 about 4 years ago
Does the double negative—inability & neither—create a positive—ability & either? If so, what in God’s name could undertake to define “first” and “foremost”?