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I'd say that, by and large, the information he gave was accurate. What does "by and large" mean.

In general, on the whole, everything considered

In spite of being elected to office, she remains ___ ___ FOREMOST a writer.

first and foremost

He could hardly touch his knees, LET _____ his toes.

let alone

They did a massive advertising campaign WITH A ____ TO increasing revenue in the short term.

view

"________, we can manage with this arrangement". Which one is correct?

For good

For a start

First and foremost

For the time being

They can't afford a meal out, _____ ALONE a holiday.

let alone

What's so different about a competition? You are playing in front of a crowd _______.

first and foremost

by and large

for the time being

for a start

Which is wrong? "It's not an easy game. ____ you have to run fast, even though it's not a race!"

To begin with

First and foremost

In the first place

For a start

I'm leaving this place FOR GOOD. Meaning?

Forever

Some people never even read a newspaper, let alone a book. What does "let alone" mean?

much less / emphasize how unlikely a situation is because something much more likely has never happened

Let's not say anything FOR THE ____ ____. The situation might improve

time being

Which one is wrong: The form cannot be signed by anyone________ you.

apart

except

except for

other than

Which one is wrong: These measures have been taken ______ increasing the company's profits.

in order to

with the aim of

with a view to

on the purpose of

Leave the ironing FOR THE TIME BEING - I'll do it later. Meaning?

for the moment, for a limited period

Yet for many of us, Jones was, FIRST AND FOREMOST, a voice for the oppressed. Meaning?

Most importantly, above all else, more than anything else

Why do you find her annoying? FOR A START, she's always late. Meaning?

First, or at the first example in a list of things.

By and ____, mammals have bigger brains than reptiles.

By and large

I'm going to kick the habit for ____.

good

_____ and large, Spain is a good place to live.

By

I see myself, FIRST AND F___M___ , as a working artist.

first and foremost

The journey by road is not recommended to anyone _____ THAN the most experienced cyclist.

other than