Meaning
Taking everything into account
Primary Function
Balanced conclusion
Communicative Purpose
To signal a thoughtful, balanced judgement
Pattern
All things considered
Core Structure
All things considered
Função primária
Balanced conclusion
Propósito comunicativo
To signal a thoughtful, balanced judgement
Situações de gatilho
Concluding essays, reports, careful opinions
Contextos
Academic, professional, formal conversation
Padrão
All things considered
Estrutura central
All things considered
Slots de substituição
None
Colocados típicos
- that
- it
- the
Substituições comuns
- On balance
- Taking everything into account
- Overall
Erros comuns
Adding “being”: *All things being considered* – redundant but occasionally seen
Similar / contraste
On the whole; At the end of the day (informal)
Interferências
None
Família do chunk
- summary/conclusion frames
Nuance
Implies careful weighing of pros and cons
Efeito pragmático
Suggests fairness and prudence
Dica de memória
All things considered
Nota
A formal phrase used to present a balanced conclusion after evaluating all factors.
Upgrade path
“All things considered, the benefits outweigh the risks.”
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