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all in all

Idioms  
  1. Taking everything into account, as in All in all our trip to Europe was a success. [First half of 1500s]


Example Sentences

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"But all in all, some really good stuff this week. Pretty encouraged going into next week for sure," added the world number two.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

“It is hard to quantify, but all in all we’re looking at between a few dozen and more than hundred fighters or operatives, at least based on some estimates over the last months,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

But all in all, their track record has been nearly a clean sweep.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2025

"Still, all in all, it is good that there is an agreement with the US, that there are no further escalations."

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

It was, all in all, the most beautiful, perfect car that God has ever allowed to be made on earth.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt