Значение идиомы on the whole

[on the whole] {adv. phr.} 1. In the most important things; in mostways.

On the whole, Billy did very well in school this year.

Everybody agreed that on the whole it was a good show.

Syn.: INALL, FOR THE MOST PART. 2. In most cases; usually.

On the whole, men are stronger than women.

On the whole, children begin walkingwhen they are about one year old.

Syn.: BY AND LARGE, IN GENERAL.


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Значение идиомы on the whole