“By and large”
Definition
Generally; mostly.
Examples
Examples
“By and large, the launch was successful.”
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- What does "By and large" mean?
- "By and large" means generally; mostly..
- How do you use "By and large" in a sentence?
- Example: "By and large, the launch was successful."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "By and large"?
- В целом, в общем. / Ընդհանուր առմամբ։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.