Meaning
When everything is taken into account
Primary Function
Fixed adverbial phrase for conclusion
Communicative Purpose
To sum up a balanced final opinion
Pattern
all things considered
Core Structure
All things considered
Função primária
Fixed adverbial phrase for conclusion
Propósito comunicativo
To sum up a balanced final opinion
Situações de gatilho
Final statements, evaluations, informal endings
Contextos
Everyday conversation, academic spoken discourse, professional reports
Padrão
all things considered
Estrutura central
All things considered
Slots de substituição
(none)
Colocados típicos
- I think
- it was
- we can say
- the outcome
Substituições comuns
- all in all
- taking everything into account
- on balance
Erros comuns
considering all things (word order okay but less idiomatic)
Similar / contraste
all in all, overall, on the whole
Interferências
Not 'all considered things'.
Família do chunk
- taking everything into account
- on balance
- all told
Nuance
Concessive finality – acknowledges limitations while endorsing the main point.
Efeito pragmático
Adds reasoned, temperate tone to conclusions or evaluations.
Dica de memória
All things considered, it was a worthwhile trip.
Nota
This expression is used to sum up or conclude an evaluation after considering all relevant factors. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to present a balanced final opinion.
Upgrade path
so → overall → all things considered
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