Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “by and large” and its meaning is “on the whole; to a great extent; when everything considered; mostly, mainly, primarily, predominantly, principally, substantially, overall”.
Example Sentence: Crony capitalism is a curse on this nation. The Supreme Court itself has come down heavily on corruption in public life and has directed time and again (repeatedly/frequently/often) that action be taken against bureaucrats and politicians found guilty of corruption. Corruption is indeed a bane (curse/ scourge) as far as our democracy is concerned. The judiciary must be fiercely independent and free from any kind of influence. It is indeed so, generally and by and large. It has served the nation well.
This word is present in The Hindu article Graft talk and the top court’s inexplicable silence and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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