on balance
on balance
Considering everything; all taken together. There have been ups and downs, but on balance we've had a very successful first year of business.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on balance
Taking everything into consideration, as in On balance I think we've had a very good year. This expression, which in effect means "balancing all the factors involved," was first recorded in 1719.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on balance
when all factors have been taken into consideration.See also: balance, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on ˈbalance
when advantages and disadvantages, successes and failures, etc. have been compared: It has been decided that, on balance, she is the best person for the job despite her lack of experience.See also: balance, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on balance
Taking everything into consideration; all in all.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- ups and downs
- that's rich
- That's rich!
- at first glance
- at first glance/sight
- blush
- first blush, at
- at first blush
- comedy of errors
- on the surface