upon the whole

English

Adverb

upon the whole (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of on the whole
    • a. 1776, Joseph Baretti, “Dialogue the Fortieth”, in Easy Phraseology for the Use of Those Persons Who Intend to Learn the Colloquial Part of the Italian Language‎, 1835 edition, Turin: Joseph Bocca, page 222:
      With respect to my health, I may say that upon the whole it has been pretty good.
    • c. 1800, Joseph Huddart, Captain Huddart's Report, page 2:
      […] but, upon the whole, it is my opinion, that the sands will continue to increase, […]
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