Usage examples of "in the first place" in English with translation to Italian

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Who came up with that idea in the first place? Chi ha avuto questa idea prima d'ora?
A book not worth reading is not worth buying in the first place. Un libro che non vale la pena leggere, non vale neanche la pena di essere comprato.
He decided not to buy the house, because in the first place it was too expensive, and in the second place it was too far from his office. Ha deciso di non comprare la casa, perché per prima cosa era troppo costosa e poi era troppo lontana dal suo ufficio.
I am in the first year of high school. Sono al primo anno di scuola superiore.
He took the first prize. Ha preso il primo premio.
I stay in the house today. Oggi rimango in casa.
It's the first time I smoke. È la prima volta che fumo.
There is no knowing what will happen in the future. Non si sa che cosa succederà in futuro.
It's the first time I make Marika laugh. È la prima volta che faccio ridere Marika.
Tom added his own name to the list of people who wanted to take part in the dance. Tom aggiunse il proprio nome alla lista di persone che volevano partecipare al ballo.
It's the first time I search Marika's name on Google. È la prima volta che cerco il nome di Marika su Google.
I was too embarrassed to look her in the eye. Ero troppo imbarazzato per guardarla negli occhi.
This is the first time that I've eaten in an Italian pizzeria. Questa è la prima volta che mangio in una pizzeria italiana.
We talked until two in the morning. Abbiamo parlato fino alle due del mattino.
It's the first time I think about this. È la prima volta che ci penso.
Friends are like flowers in the garden of life. Gli amici sono come fiori nel giardino della vita.
They were the first to get into the bus. Furono i primi a salire sul bus.
Lake Towada is in the north of Japan. Il Lago Towada è nel nord del giappone.
It's the first time I breathe pure air. È la prima volta che respiro aria pura.
The children went to play in the park. I bambini sono andati a giocare al parco.
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