All/other things being equal

adverb

If everything else stays the same or all other aspects are not considered.

All things being equal, if we work hard, we should be able to finish the project by the deadline.

Often appears as...

all things being equal
we should

adverb

If everything else stays the same or all other aspects are not considered.

All things being equal, if we work hard, we should be able to finish the project by the deadline.

Often appears as...

all things being equal
we should

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Hypothetical Outcome

Indicates an expected result under stable, unchanged conditions. It’s not a guarantee.

All things being equal, sales should increase next quarter.

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Comparison Basis

Used when comparing two or more subjects to suggest that one variable is the focus.

All things being equal, electric cars run cheaper than gasoline cars.

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Not Literal

It is a theoretical phrase and not to be taken as actual equality in every aspect.

All things being equal, the two job candidates have similar skills.

Pro Tip 1/3

Hypothetical Outcome

Indicates an expected result under stable, unchanged conditions. It’s not a guarantee.

All things being equal, sales should increase next quarter.

Pro Tip 2/3

Comparison Basis

Used when comparing two or more subjects to suggest that one variable is the focus.

All things being equal, electric cars run cheaper than gasoline cars.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It is a theoretical phrase and not to be taken as actual equality in every aspect.

All things being equal, the two job candidates have similar skills.

Pro Tip 1/3

Hypothetical Outcome

Indicates an expected result under stable, unchanged conditions. It’s not a guarantee.

All things being equal, sales should increase next quarter.

Pro Tip 2/3

Comparison Basis

Used when comparing two or more subjects to suggest that one variable is the focus.

All things being equal, electric cars run cheaper than gasoline cars.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It is a theoretical phrase and not to be taken as actual equality in every aspect.

All things being equal, the two job candidates have similar skills.

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