first thoughts are best
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Meaning · English
The initial idea or solution is often the most effective one
Examples
She went with her first thoughts and booked the flight
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “first thoughts are best” mean?
The initial idea or solution is often the most effective one
Is “first thoughts are best” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.