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other things being equal
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other things being equal and all things being equal
Cliché if things stay the way they are now; if there are no complications from other factors. Other things being equal, we should have no trouble getting your order to you on time. I anticipate no problems, all things being equal.
See also: being, equal, other, thing

(all) other things being equal  also all things being equal
if everything happens as you expect it to happen All things being equal, I should be home by Thursday.
See also: being, equal, other, thing

(all) other things being equal
if in all other ways two situations are the same or similar All other things being equal, a professor can get higher ratings from students by giving higher grades.
Usage notes: also used in the form all things being equal: All things being equal, children are better off having both a mother and father in the home.
See also: being, equal, other, thing


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The response I've got from the players has been terrific and that's one of the reasons why, all things being equal, I would like to carry on.
 
 
 
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