The difference between By and large and On the whole


By and large is also adverb with the meaning: mostly, generally.

On the whole is also phrase with the meaning: for the most part.

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  1. By and large as an adverb (set phrase, focus):

    mostly, generally; with few exceptions

    Examples:

    "It was, by and large, an unexceptional presentation."