at the same time

[at the same time] {adv. phr.}

1. In the same moment; together.

* /The two runners reached the finish line at the same time./

Syn.: AT ONCE, AT ONE TIME. 2. In spite of that fact; even though; however; but; nevertheless.

* /John did pass the test; at the same time, he didn't know the subject very well./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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