all things considered
Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“All things considered, the party was a success.”
“The weather was bad and the hotel was noisy, but all things considered, we had a lovely vacation.”
“All things considered, the committee decided that the proposed changes were necessary to ensure the long-term stability of the organization.”
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all things to all people
Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.
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considering cap
An imaginary hat worn to aid careful thought or deliberation.
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finer things
That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.
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hear things
To imagine that one hears sounds that are not actually real; to have auditory hallucinations.
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leave things alone
Synonym of let it be.
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leave things be
Synonym of let it be.
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let things alone
Synonym of let it be.
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let things be
Synonym of let it be.
Last updated August 10, 2026