english
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Taking everything into account, as in All in all our trip to Europe was a success. [First half of 1500s]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): all in all considering everything that has happened; in summary and in spite of any unpleasantness. • All in all, it was a very good party. • All in all, I’m glad that I visited New York City.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs