Meaning of Firsthand (At first hand)

[Deorra]

Test No. express/elem-1 "Adding Up", question 4

As a newspaper reporter she always wanted to get information at first hand.

(a) quickly
(b) slowly
(c) easily
(d) directly

Test No. express/elem-1 "Adding Up", answer 4

As a newspaper reporter she always wanted to get information directly.

Correct answer: (d) directly
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quickly?

Deorra

[Mister Micawber]

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At first hand means directly, Guest. Related idioms:

Firsthand knowledge = knowledge from direct experience (She has firsthand knowledge of childbirth because she is a midwife.)

Secondhand books = used/pre-owned books.
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