on the whole

More everyday expressions

• a matter of timeSomething certain to happen eventually
• above allMost importantly
• after allUsed to give a reason that justifies something
• as a matter of factUsed to add emphasis or correct an assumption
• as a ruleUsually
• as far as I'm concernedUsed to give your personal opinion
• at the end of the dayUsed to introduce the most important conclusion
• bear in mindTo remember and consider a fact

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