firsthand . firsthand {adj.} Fresh; genuine; from the original source. John says he got the information firsthand from the president himself. Categories: add yours add yours {adj.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: F Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry Comment on this entry