“By and large”
Definition
Generally; mostly.
Examples
Examples
“By and large, the launch was successful.”
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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."
- Should I interpret "By and large" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.