All in All

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History and Meaning

“All in all” is an idiomatic expression that originated in the early 1700s. The phrase is used to provide a final summary or overall opinion about something after considering all of the relevant information. It can also be used to indicate that the speaker has taken everything into account and arrived at a conclusion.

Examples

  • “All in all, it was a great trip. We had a lot of fun and saw some amazing sights.”
  • “We had some challenges along the way, but all in all, the project was a success.”

The phrase “all in all” is commonly used in both spoken and written English. It is often used to signal the end of a discussion or to summarize a complex situation or decision. It can also be used to provide a balanced assessment of something, taking into account both the positive and negative aspects.

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