We've found 7 phrases for initial (0.119 seconds):

at first »    Initially; at the start.

baptism by fire »    A change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.

fencepost problem »    In computer programming, a problem dealing with how to treat the initial or boundary values of a discrete problem.

lay open »    In Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.

music to one's ear »    Some unexpected good news; a favorable outcome after some initial confusion or delay.

put down »    To pay an initial amount of money on a large purchase.

when you're up to your neck in alligators, it's easy to forget that the initial objective was to drain the swamp »    Only because it seems so urgent.

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