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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
By and large

  1. A
    On the whole
  2. B
    At some future time
  3. C
    On the contrary
  4. D
    Surely

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The idiom 'By and large' is used to describe a situation in a general way, meaning everything considered, mostly, or on the whole.
Therefore, 'On the whole' is the correct meaning.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
By and large
A
On the whole
B
At some future time
C
On the contrary
D
Surely

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