for (all) practical purposes
idiomPart ofpractical
for (all) practical purposes — idiom
1. This phrase describes what is true in a real or useful way, even if not exactly
1.idiom
Definition
This phrase describes what is true in a real or useful way, even if not exactly true in every detail.
Example
The old computer is broken, so for all practical purposes it's useless.
For practical purposes, the meeting ended when the manager left the room.