All things considered
Example: All things considered, we had a good day despite the rain.
Definition
"All things considered" is a phrase used to indicate that after taking all relevant factors or circumstances into account, a particular conclusion or judgment is reached. It often precedes a summary or a final assessment of a situation.
Etymology
The phrase "all things considered" originates from the practice of weighing various elements or aspects before making a decision or conclusion. It combines 'all things,' meaning every relevant factor, with 'considered,' meaning thought about carefully. This expression has been used in English for centuries to emphasize thorough evaluation.
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"All things considered" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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