generally speaking
idiom
—used to say that a statement describes a general feeling or opinion relating to or affecting all the people or things in a group
Generally speaking, people like her as a leader.
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But generally speaking, the best deals are offered in January, followed by the summer.
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Laura Daily, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Guidelines for sirens in events of tornados, wind, hail, etc. vary by jurisdiction, but generally speaking, such sirens indicate nearby danger.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2024
That’s because, generally speaking, cats don’t like to get their whiskers wet.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Scams, generally speaking, remain a growing problem.
—María Soledad Davila Calero, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
This depends on your aftercare routine, but generally speaking, Black says self tanner can last 5-7 days.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
Economists and other housing experts are torn on mortgage-rate outlooks for the year, but generally speaking, most expect rates to fall into the 5.5% to 7% range, which is still considerably higher than the rates buyers enjoyed during the pandemic.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2024
Your itinerary will ultimately guide your choices, but generally speaking, three bathing suits, a cover-up (such as a sarong), a few pairs of shorts and tank tops, a sundress, an extra lightweight layer, and a hiking outfit will more than cover your week’s looks.
—Erin Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
Marvel, generally speaking, does not do too many period pieces.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Laura Daily, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Guidelines for sirens in events of tornados, wind, hail, etc. vary by jurisdiction, but generally speaking, such sirens indicate nearby danger.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2024
That’s because, generally speaking, cats don’t like to get their whiskers wet.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Scams, generally speaking, remain a growing problem.
—María Soledad Davila Calero, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
This depends on your aftercare routine, but generally speaking, Black says self tanner can last 5-7 days.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
Economists and other housing experts are torn on mortgage-rate outlooks for the year, but generally speaking, most expect rates to fall into the 5.5% to 7% range, which is still considerably higher than the rates buyers enjoyed during the pandemic.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2024
Your itinerary will ultimately guide your choices, but generally speaking, three bathing suits, a cover-up (such as a sarong), a few pairs of shorts and tank tops, a sundress, an extra lightweight layer, and a hiking outfit will more than cover your week’s looks.
—Erin Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
Marvel, generally speaking, does not do too many period pieces.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
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