English idiom: by and large

Deya · Thu Dec 08, 2005 19:38 pm *English idiom: by and large*

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #61 "Trains", question 7

The other advantage of this particular service is that by and large the trains are ..........

(a) timely
(b) punctual
(c) pointed
(d) exact

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #61 "Trains", answer 7

The other advantage of this particular service is that by and large the trains are punctual.

Correct answer: (b) punctual

Your answer was: incorrect
The other advantage of this particular service is that by and large the trains are exact.
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Is 'by and large' an expression and what is the meaning, anyway?

Deya

Alan · Thu Dec 08, 2005 21:15 pm *By and large*

Hi Deya,

This expression means in general/on average.

Alan
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Vitaly · Fri Mar 03, 2006 17:19 pm *English idiom: by and large*

Why can't I say "timely" here?

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