first impressions are the most lasting
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Meaning · English
The initial impression made on someone is often the most memorable and influential
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Ấn tượng ban đầu thường là đáng nhớ và có ảnh hưởng nhất
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “first impressions are the most lasting” mean?
The initial impression made on someone is often the most memorable and influential
Is “first impressions are the most lasting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.