English-German translations for all things considered

• alles in allem
  Alles in allem müssen wir die Ergebnisse respektieren. All things considered, we must respect the results.
  Weshalb bin ich alles in allem dafür? Why am I, all things considered, in favour of it?
  Das ist alles in allem die billigste und wirksamste Lösung. That is the cheapest and most efficient solution, all things considered.

Definition of all things considered

• Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture
• Despite possible indications to the contrary
• Within the constraints of the situation

Examples

• Of course some areas are more dangerous than others, but all things considered Glasgow is quite a safe place to live
• Though only a few people attended the premiere, all things considered the play was rather a success
• Although rationing was strict, they had a couple of chickens and a vegetable patch and they ate well, all things considered

Related words

• all things being equal
• all things come to those who wait
• man is the measure of all things
• of all things
• Creator of all things
• the measure of all things
• all good things come to an end
• all good things come in threes
• all other things being equal