the first step is always the hardest
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Meaning · English
The hardest part of a process is always the beginning; things get easier afterwards.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bước đầu tiên luôn là bước khó nhất; mọi thứ trở nên dễ dàng hơn sau đó
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “the first step is always the hardest” mean?
The hardest part of a process is always the beginning; things get easier afterwards.
Is “the first step is always the hardest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.