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im Großen und Ganzen

by and large

adverb im GROH-sen unt GAN-tsen Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

on the whole

Usage Note

im Großen und Ganzen is a fixed phrase summing up an overall impression while ignoring details, like by and large. It prefaces a general verdict: Im Großen und Ganzen war es gelungen.

Examples

"Im Großen und Ganzen bin ich zufrieden."

Natural Translation

By and large I'm satisfied.

Literal Translation

In-the big and whole am I satisfied.

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