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]

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Example Sentences

It was, all in all, not unreasonable, certainly not with what rents in the Village were like.

From Literature

Maybe it’s I’m looking into something more than it really is, but all in all, again I’m very blessed and thankful.”

From Los Angeles Times

“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

This has been a tumultuous period for Sheffield Wednesday but all in all, the news today will be welcomed by supporters.

From BBC

Things get pretty nutty by the end, but all in all it’s an interesting ride.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• largely
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• normally
• ordinarily
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• roughly
• typically
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