to a large extent

to a large extent

To a great or significant degree; greatly; a lot. While I agree with the chairman's points to a large extent, there are a few details that I think bear closer scrutiny. The economic collapse was caused to a large extent by the rise in the lending of subprime mortgages.
See also: extent, large
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • to a great extent
  • piss off
  • piss someone off
  • pissed off
  • much sought after
  • greatly
  • in great demand
  • be swept off (one's) feet
  • (one's) line of country
  • line of country