Chunk: by-and-large
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: Used to mean 'on the whole', 'generally', or 'for the most part' when evaluating a situation or making a general statement.
💬 Contextual Examples
- By and large, the project was a massive success despite some minor delays.
- The weather this summer has been, by and large, quite pleasant.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: ______ and large, mammals give birth to live young.
Answer:
By
Practice 2: There were a few complaints, but by and ______, the customers were satisfied.
Answer:
large
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: by