By and large
adverb
Generally speaking, for the most part.
By and large, the reviews for the movie have been positive.
Often appears as...
- by and large
- the
adverb
Generally speaking, for the most part.
By and large, the reviews for the movie have been positive.
Often appears as...
- by and large
- the
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Overall Impression
Used to indicate a general summary or the most common viewpoint.
By and large, the new policies were accepted by everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Speaking Broadly
Signals that what follows is a broad generalization, not a specific or detailed observation.
Immigration policies, by and large, are a controversial topic.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase carries an informal tone and might not be suitable for formal writing.
Teenagers, by and large, prefer texting over calling.
Pro Tip 1/3Overall Impression
Used to indicate a general summary or the most common viewpoint.
By and large, the new policies were accepted by everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Speaking Broadly
Signals that what follows is a broad generalization, not a specific or detailed observation.
Immigration policies, by and large, are a controversial topic.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase carries an informal tone and might not be suitable for formal writing.
Teenagers, by and large, prefer texting over calling.
Pro Tip 1/3Overall Impression
Used to indicate a general summary or the most common viewpoint.
By and large, the new policies were accepted by everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Speaking Broadly
Signals that what follows is a broad generalization, not a specific or detailed observation.
Immigration policies, by and large, are a controversial topic.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase carries an informal tone and might not be suitable for formal writing.
Teenagers, by and large, prefer texting over calling.
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