Example: By all accounts, the new movie is very exciting.
Definition
"By all accounts" is an expression used to indicate that according to all sources or reports, something is true or widely accepted. For example, saying "By all accounts, the new movie is very exciting" means that everyone who has seen it agrees on its excitement.
Translations
según todos
volgens iedereen
segons tothom
selon tout le monde
allen Berichten zufolge
Etymology
The phrase "by all accounts" originates from the use of the word 'account' meaning a report or description of an event. It evolved to express that something is confirmed by multiple reports or witnesses. Did you know? The word 'account' comes from Old French 'acont' meaning a reckoning or story, which eventually led to this idiomatic expression.
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"By all accounts" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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