by and large

by and large — 慣用語

慣用語

looking at most parts of a situation rather than the small details — a way of giving an overall judgement that is true most of the time, even if some exceptions exist.

大致上;總體來說

By and large, the students at Lincoln High School enjoyed Ms. Patel's history lessons.

The new bakery on Main Street has been a success, by and large.