all in all

all in all (2) or in all  {adv. phr.}
When everything is thought about; in summary; altogether.
All in all, it was a pleasant day's cruise.
All in all, the pilot of an airplane must have many abilities and years of experience before he can he appointed.
Compare: ON THE WHOLE
Counting the balls on the green, we have six golf balls in all.
Categories: {adv. phr.}