All things considered
Example: All things considered, the trip was really enjoyable.
Definition
"All things considered" is an expression used to indicate that after evaluating all relevant factors or aspects, a conclusion or judgment is made. It means taking into account every important detail before making a final assessment or decision.
Etymology
The phrase "all things considered" originates from a combination of the words 'all,' meaning every part or aspect, and 'considered,' derived from Latin 'considerare,' meaning to look at closely or think about. This expression has been used in English for centuries to indicate thorough evaluation before concluding something.
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"All things considered" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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