〜を皮切り

Pattern: 〜を皮切り
Level: N2
Meaning: starting with (shortened form)
Attaches to: Noun + を皮切り
Nuance & register: Often appears as 〜を皮切りに, but can sometimes end clauses directly before a pause.
Example: 彼は国内での講演を皮切りに、海外へも活動を広げた。
Easily confused with: 〜を手始めに