generally speaking

phrase

—used to say that a statement describes a general feeling or opinion relating to or affecting all the people or things in a group
Generally speaking, people like her as a leader.

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However, generally speaking, 55 to 65 years old is when the appeal of downsizing really sets in. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Dolphins reserves struggle Miami’s backups had a rough night, generally speaking. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 There are, generally speaking, not really even rumors about who might be close to playing the role in the MCU. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Peralta’s extension is down nearly half a foot, which is not something, generally speaking, that is easily fixable during a season. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for generally speaking

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“Generally speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generally%20speaking. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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