on balance

Idioms  

1. Taking everything into consideration, as in On balance I think we've had a very good year. This expression, which in effect means “balancing all the factors involved,” was first recorded in 1719.

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Example Sentences

“On balance, I see risks to the upside and that points in the direction of caution.”

From The Wall Street Journal

On balance, however, it’s clear why older people often opt for Medicare Advantage plans.

From MarketWatch

Publicis claimed the No. 1 spot in the industry in terms of account gains last year, with net new business wins estimated at $8.16 billion, while its big rivals lost more accounts than they won on balance, according to an analysis by J.P.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think it would help sentiment a bit and let us refocus on the data—which is pretty Goldilocks—and earnings, which, on balance, are fine.”

From Barron's

“I think it would help sentiment a bit and let us refocus on the data—which is pretty Goldilocks—and earnings, which, on balance, are fine.”

From Barron's