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all things considered

idiom
Meaning

Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.


Examples
SIMPLE

All things considered, the party was a success.

CONTEXTUAL

The weather was bad and the hotel was noisy, but all things considered, we had a lovely vacation.

COMPLEX

All things considered, the committee decided that the proposed changes were necessary to ensure the long-term stability of the organization.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    finer things

    That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.

  3. 03

    hear things

    To imagine that one hears sounds that are not actually real; to have auditory hallucinations.

  4. 04

    leave things alone

    Synonym of let it be.

  5. 05

    leave things be

    Synonym of let it be.

  6. 06

    let things alone

    Synonym of let it be.

  7. 07

    let things be

    Synonym of let it be.

  8. 08

    one of those things

    An unfortunate, but unavoidable, event.

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