all in all
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Definition
Adverb A summarizing phrase used to give a final, overall judgment or conclusion after considering all the facts, aspects, or details of a situation. It means "when everything is taken into account" or "on the whole."
Usage
Use "all in all" to introduce a general statement that sums up a situation. It is typically placed at the beginning or the end of a sentence.
Examples
- All in all, it was a successful event despite the minor delays.
- The vacation had some rainy days, but all in all, we had a wonderful time.
- She concluded that, all in all, the benefits of the new policy outweighed the drawbacks.
Advanced Usage
- As a Concluding Transition: It is commonly used in writing and speaking to signal a final, balanced assessment.
- We faced many challenges during the project. All in all, however, I am proud of what our team accomplished.
Variants and Related Words
- All things considered (phrase): A near-identical synonym, also used for giving a final opinion after thinking about all parts of a situation.
- All things considered, I think we made the right choice.
Synonyms
- Altogether
- On the whole
- By and large
- All things considered
- In the final analysis
Related Phrases
- In summary / To sum up: These phrases are used to introduce a concise statement of main points, while "all in all" introduces a final evaluative judgment.
- When all is said and done: An idiomatic phrase with a very similar meaning to "all in all," emphasizing the final outcome after everything has happened.
- When all is said and done, honesty is the most important policy.
Adverb
- with everything considered (and neglecting details)
- altogether, I'm sorry it happened
- all in all, it's not so bad