What does "all things considered" mean?
"All things considered" means taking everything into account, the overall result is this. Here's how to use it naturally.
What it means
Taking all factors and circumstances into account, the overall conclusion is what follows. It signals a balanced overall judgment.
"All things considered, it was a good conference."
"All things considered, I'd make the same decision again."
"It went well, all things considered." (especially used when there were difficulties)
What it implies
There were pros and cons, positive and negative factors - but weighing them all together, the conclusion is positive (or at least acceptable). Often used when there's an implicit "despite the difficulties."
"All things considered" vs "overall"
"Overall" is briefer and more neutral. "All things considered" carries more of a sense that you've genuinely weighed up multiple factors.
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Neutral. Works in professional writing, formal speech, and casual conversation. Common at the end of summaries or evaluations.
What does "all things considered" mean?
Taking all factors and circumstances into account, the overall conclusion is what follows. It signals a balanced overall judgment.
"All things considered, it was a good conference."
"All things considered, I'd make the same decision again."
"It went well, all things considered." (especially used when there were difficulties)
Is "all things considered" formal or informal?
Neutral. Works in professional writing, formal speech, and casual conversation. Common at the end of summaries or evaluations.
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