linking phrase · informal
All in all
/ɔːl ɪn ɔːl/ALL·in·ALL
Used to give a general impression or summary, often in spoken English.
Examples
“All in all, it was a great holiday.”
“All in all, the course was useful.”
“All in all, I’m happy with the decision.”
Band 8 sentence
“All in all, while the initiative had some flaws, its long‑term benefits clearly justify further investment.”
Collocations
- All in all, + clause
- All in all it was a success
Word family
Common mistakes
Using 'All in all' in a very formal essay→Overall
Translating directly as 'Tất cả trong tất cả' when thinking in English→All in all
Say it for a higher band
5Basically→6All things considered→7+All in all
Synonyms
Overall
To sum up
Easily confused
Overall
“Overall, the programme achieved its objectives.”
All things considered
“All things considered, the move was beneficial.”
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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