By and large definitions

By and large

1) Generally 2) In general 3) Mainly 4) On the whole
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By and Large

By means into the wind, while large means with the wind.
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by and large

[adv] - usually
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by and large

generally 2 more often than not adverb usually; as a rule; `by and large it doesn`t rain much here`
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974

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