by and large
English
Etymology
From sailing: a ship may (or may not) sail well both close by the wind, and large, downwind, with sheets extended.
Adverb
- (set phrase, focus) mostly, generally; with few exceptions
- It was, by and large, an unexceptional presentation.
Synonyms
- (mostly): for the most part, generally, mostly, on the whole, usually
Translations
mostly, generally; with few exceptions
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