all in all
on the whole
altogether **
tout ensemble

On the whole, the men seemed happy enough with the way things were going.

On the whole, he was more at home with music of our own time.

Has America been on the whole a force for good over the past century?

The film was on the whole a very happy experience for her.

On the whole, she would not be sorry when he was gone.

On the whole, he thought to himself, perhaps it was just as well.

But on the whole a great day was had by all.

But I mean people are very kind on the whole.

But on the whole I believe the system has worked quite well.

On the whole, he wasn't sure he'd ever felt less ready for anything.