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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. (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. (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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Other things being equal, the value of a book, and especially of an author's whole work, is proportional to its range, that is to the breadth and variety of the life and characters which it presents. I won't deny that, other things being equal, I should prefer one of my own countrywomen. |
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