by and large
idiomPart ofby
by and large — idiom
1. looking at the whole situation, without focusing on small exceptions.
1.慣用語
釋義
looking at the whole situation, without focusing on small exceptions.
例句
By and large, the new restaurant on Maple Street has been a great success.
2. when you look at something as a whole and ignore small exceptions; for the most
2.慣用語
釋義
when you look at something as a whole and ignore small exceptions; for the most part.
例句
By and large, the students enjoyed Ms. Tanaka's history lessons this term.
The new café is, by and large, cheaper than the one across the street.