All In All (Adverb)
Meaning
With everything considered (and neglecting details); "altogether, I'm sorry it happened"; "all in all, it's not so bad".
Examples
- All in all, I'm glad we made the trip despite the initial hiccups.
- It was a difficult time, but all in all, the family managed to stay strong.
- Considering the traffic and construction, the drive wasn't too bad all in all.
- I'm a bit disappointed, but all in all, I think we did the best we could.
- All in all, it's been a successful project, with only a few minor setbacks.