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Region: General | Usage example: All things considered, the timeline seems plausible.

All things considered

Meaning

Taking every factor into account.

Usage

Used to preface balanced judgments.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Rhetorical phrase to introduce reasoning.

Used since the 19th century in essays and reports.

Related Idioms

The best things in life are free

The most valuable joys cannot be bought.

All in all

Taking everything into account.

Pull out all the stops

Use every resource available to achieve something.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.