on\ the\ whole

on\ the\ whole
adv. phr.
1. In the most important things; in most ways.

On the whole, Billy did very well in school this year.

Everybody agreed that on the whole it was a good show.

Syn.: in all(2), for the most part
2. In most cases; usually.

On the whole, men are stronger than women.

On the whole, children begin walking when they are about one year old.

Syn.: by and large, in general
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generally speaking; considering the most important or the majority of factors (same as for the most part)

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