by and large
idiomPart ofby
by and large — idiom
1. looking at the whole situation, without focusing on small exceptions.
1.idiom
Definition
looking at the whole situation, without focusing on small exceptions.
Example
By and large, the new restaurant on Maple Street has been a great success.
2. when you look at something as a whole and ignore small exceptions; for the most
2.idiom
Definition
when you look at something as a whole and ignore small exceptions; for the most part.
Example
By and large, the students enjoyed Ms. Tanaka's history lessons this term.
The new café is, by and large, cheaper than the one across the street.