for one

Related to for one: for one thing

for (someone or something)

Supporting or approving of someone or something. Can you believe he's for building that new shopping center right in the middle of town?

for one

As one example or reason (out of several potential ones). Often used after a name or personal pronoun to count someone or oneself as an example of something. Why don't I like musicals? Well, for one, I just can't take a story seriously when it's set to music. I can tell you that I for one am really happy about the changes to the tax law they've introduced. A: "Who is coming to the movie later?" B: "Mary, for one, but I haven't heard back from anyone else."
See also: one
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

for one

Also, for one thing. As the first of several possible instances. For example, Everything seemed to go wrong; for one, we had a flat tire, and then we lost the keys, or I find many aspects of your proposal to be inadequate; for one thing, you don't specify where you'll get the money . For one can also be applied to a person, as in He doesn't like their behavior, and I for one agree with him.
See also: one
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

I, you, etc. for ˈone

used to emphasize that a particular person does something and that you believe other people do too: It’s getting late and I, for one, must be going. ‘Who says stamp collecting is strange?’ ‘Well, Jack, for one, and I’m pretty sure Jane does too.’
See also: one
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • for (someone or something)
  • kindly
  • look kindly on (someone or something)
  • look kindly on/upon somebody/something
  • look kindly upon (someone or something)
  • be against
  • be against (someone or something)
  • rule in favor of
  • rule in favor of (someone or something)
  • well disposed to
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