Example: All things being equal, she will win the race tomorrow.
Definition
"All things being equal" is a phrase used to indicate that if all other conditions or factors remain constant, a particular outcome is expected. It suggests that the result depends solely on the variables currently being considered, without any external changes influencing it.
Translations
si todo sigue igual
als alles gelijk blijft
si tot continua igual
toutes choses égales par ailleurs
unter sonst gleichen Bedingungen
Etymology
The phrase "all things being equal" originates from the idea of comparing situations where every relevant factor is held constant. It is rooted in logical and mathematical reasoning, where 'equal' refers to conditions being the same. Did you know? This phrase has been commonly used since the 19th century to express hypothetical scenarios in discussions and analyses.
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"All things being equal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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