Im Großen und Ganzen
Example: Im Großen und Ganzen war das Projekt ein voller Erfolg.
Definition
"Im Großen und Ganzen" is a German phrase meaning 'on the whole' or 'by and large,' used to express a general summary or overall assessment of a situation, as in the example: 'Im Großen und Ganzen war das Projekt ein voller Erfolg' ('By and large, the project was a complete success').
Etymology
The phrase "im Großen und Ganzen" literally translates to 'in the big and whole,' combining 'großen' (big) and 'ganzen' (whole) to convey a sense of the overall or general picture. It reflects a way of summarizing all parts into a single, comprehensive view.
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