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Not everything about my job is good, but by and large, I enjoy it. Δεν είναι τα πάντα ρόδινα στη δουλειά μου, αλλά γενικά μου αρέσει. Λείπει κάτι σημαντικό; Αναφέρετε τυχόν λάθη ή προτείνετε βελτιώσεις.
BY AND LARGE definition: 1. when everything about a situation is considered together: 2. when everything about a situation…. Learn more.
By and large is originally a sailing term meaning "alternately close- hauled and not close-hauled." A ship that is sailing "close-hauled" is sailing as directly into the wind as possible (typically within about 45 degrees of the wind). The by part of the phrase means "close-hauled." (This by also appears in the term full and by, meaning ...
You use by and large to indicate that a statement is mostly but not completely true.
What does the phrase by and large mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the phrase by and large . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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BY AND LARGE definition: in most situations: . Learn more.