How is the phrase im Großen und Ganzen translated from German to English

English translation
by and large
phrase

Feste Formel: insgesamt, wenn man nicht auf Einzelheiten achtet.

A set phrase: overall, if you don't look at the details.

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  • Im Großen und Ganzen bin ich zufrieden. — By and large I'm satisfied.

  • Das Treffen lief im Großen und Ganzen gut. — The meeting went well on the whole.

  • Im Großen und Ganzen stimme ich zu. — By and large I agree.

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