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by and large
A You still haven't told me how your day went.
B Oh, By and large, unmitigated boredom. But I do remember every second of it, so that's an improvement.
   
A Even if Leticia turned up, her testimony would be worthless. By and large, most junkies with criminal records don't shine on the stand.
   
A But I'm slightly worried about her emerging sexuality.
B Oh. Thank God. She's a lesbian. Thank God.
C What are you talking about ?
B I think we can all agree, by and large, that men are assholes. I, for one, am happy that she prefers the fairer sex. It looks like we're the proud parents of a lesbian daughter. Up high.
   
A Just to offer a professional observation. I've noticed, by and large, the people most resistant to antidepressants are those most prone to recreational drug use and addiction.
   
** when everything about a situation is considered together **
 
There are a few small things that I don't like about my job, but by and large it's very enjoyable.
 
 

don't play dumb

slip my mind

a slip of the tongue

on the fence

beck and call

under a lot of pressure

under no circumstances

get over yourself

pipe dream

suck up

You're one to talk

steal one's thunder

swoop in

We all chipped in

barking up the wrong tree

ramble on

make peace with it

off and on

set in motion

too close to home

a walk in the park

go to great lengths

drop the ball

put sb up to sth

 

 

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