Idiom Breakdown

all things considered

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Definition

Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.

Despite possible indications to the contrary.

Given the constraints of the situation; relative to what would have been understandable.

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"Of course some areas are more dangerous than others, but all things considered Glasgow is quite a safe place to live."
"Though only a few people attended the premiere, all things considered the play was rather a success."
"“[…] and all things considered, I don't much regret that this affair with Miss Amory is manquée, though I wished for it once—in fact, all things considered, I am very glad of it.”"
"Yet, all things considered, she was not of an evil mind or an unkindly disposition."
"All things considered, he would not have been such a bad match for Ida, only that I knew the child did not really care about him, and there was Georgie breaking her proud, patient little heart for his sake, and nobody saw it but one old woman, who had been through it all herself, and knew what it meant."
"Although rationing was strict, they had a couple of chickens and a vegetable patch and they ate well, all things considered."
"We had a good stock of tea, with which we treated our friends, as above, and we lived very cheerfully and well, all things considered."
"Jurgis lost his temper very little, however, all things considered."

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