linker (phrase) · neutral
Taking everything into account
UK/ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈevriˌθɪŋ ˈɪntuː əˈkaʊnt/US/ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/tak·ING eve·RY·thing in·TO ac·COUNT
used to introduce a conclusion after considering all the relevant facts or points
Examples
“Taking everything into account, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.”
“Taking everything into account, I would not recommend moving the school.”
“This phrase is useful in Task 2 when you want to give a final balanced opinion.”
Band 8 sentence
“Taking everything into account, continued investment in early years education appears to offer the best return for long-term social outcomes.”
Collocations
- Taking everything into account, + clause
- taking into account + noun
Word family
Common mistakes
Taking all things into account, the plan is ok.→Taking everything into account, the plan is OK.
Taking everything into account we decide that...→Taking everything into account, we decide that...
Say it for a higher band
5all things considered→6overall→7+Taking everything into account
Synonyms
all things considered
Easily confused
All things considered
“All things considered, the experiment worked well.”
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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