Example: All things being equal, we will arrive on time tomorrow.
Definition
"All things being equal" is an expression used to indicate that if no other factors change or interfere, a particular outcome or situation will occur as expected. It assumes that all relevant conditions remain constant, allowing a fair comparison or prediction.
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 Latin phrase 'ceteris paribus,' commonly used in philosophy and economics to mean 'other things being equal.' It entered English usage as a way to simplify complex scenarios by assuming no changes in influencing factors, making it easier to analyze cause and effect.
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"All things being equal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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