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    by and large

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBY AND LARGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    By and large is an idiom that means generally or overall, when everything about a situation is considered together. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › by and largeBy and large Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning and origin of the phrase by and large, which means "on the whole" or "in general". Find synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › by--and--largeBY AND LARGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    By and large definition: in general; on the whole. See examples of BY AND LARGE used in a sentence.

  6. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › by+and+largeBy and large - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    In general; overall. It's a really cute town, and I like it by and large, but it's just so far from all of my friends in the city. I think the governor's speech is a bunch of nonsense by and large, but there is a nugget of truth in what he said about the need for lower taxes.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › by and largeBy and large - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    adverb. usually; as a rule. “ by and large it doesn't rain much here” synonyms: generally, more often than not, mostly. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "By and large." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/by and large. Accessed 23 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.

  8. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › by-and-largeBy And Large - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

    Learn the meaning and origin of the phrase 'by and large', which means on the whole, generally speaking or all things considered. Find out how it relates to sailing and the wind direction, and see examples of its usage.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › by+and+largeBy and large - definition of by and large by The Free Dictionary

    Define by and large. by and large synonyms, by and large pronunciation, by and large translation, English dictionary definition of by and large. adv. For the most part; generally: By and large, the play was a success.