All things considered
phrase
Used to show that you have thought about all the facts and your opinion is the result of this.
All things considered, I think we've done pretty well.

Often appears as...
- all things considered
- i would say...
phrase
In light of everything mentioned or considered; overall.
All things considered, I suppose you did the best that you could do under those circumstances.

Often appears as...
- all things considered
- it's not surprising...
phrase
Used to show that you have thought about all the facts and your opinion is the result of this.
All things considered, I think we've done pretty well.

Often appears as...
- all things considered
- i would say...
phrase
In light of everything mentioned or considered; overall.
All things considered, I suppose you did the best that you could do under those circumstances.

Often appears as...
- all things considered
- it's not surprising...
Definition 1 of 2

Reflective Summary
The phrase implies that a conclusion is made after careful thought.

Following the debate, all things considered, my stance is unchanged.
Subjective Perspective
Shows the speaker's personal judgment, not an absolute truth.

She was late, but all things considered, she's still reliable.
Transition to Opinion
Used as a transition before stating an opinion or decision.

All things considered, we should postpone the event.
Reflective Summary
The phrase implies that a conclusion is made after careful thought.

Following the debate, all things considered, my stance is unchanged.
Subjective Perspective
Shows the speaker's personal judgment, not an absolute truth.

She was late, but all things considered, she's still reliable.
Transition to Opinion
Used as a transition before stating an opinion or decision.

All things considered, we should postpone the event.
Reflective Summary
The phrase implies that a conclusion is made after careful thought.

Following the debate, all things considered, my stance is unchanged.
Subjective Perspective
Shows the speaker's personal judgment, not an absolute truth.

She was late, but all things considered, she's still reliable.
Transition to Opinion
Used as a transition before stating an opinion or decision.

All things considered, we should postpone the event.
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