Example: All things being equal, she will finish the project first.
Definition
"All things being equal" is an expression used to indicate that if all relevant factors or conditions remain the same, a particular outcome or result is expected. It suggests that no external changes will affect the situation described.
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 concept of comparing situations where no variables change, often used in logical or economic contexts. It reflects the idea of holding all factors constant to analyze the effect of one variable, a principle dating back to classical philosophy and early scientific reasoning.
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"All things being equal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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