Grammar fix
all things considered
framing: taking everything into account
Used to introduce a summary or conclusion after weighing all the relevant factors or points.
expressionC1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- All things considered, I think moving to a new city was the right decision for me.daily life
- All things considered, I believe that online learning offers more advantages than disadvantages, especially for people who need flexibility in their schedules.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: all things considered, [clause]
WrongAll things considering, it went well.
RightAll things considered, it went well.
It's 'considered' (past participle), not 'considering'.
Patternall things considered, [clause]
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
The chunk flags a balanced conclusion naturally; the formal paraphrase is a mouthful.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
all things considered + verdictit wasI thinkwe didnot bad
Don't confuse it
‘All things considered’ is used for summarising after weighing up several points. ‘On balance’ is similar but slightly more concise and less formal.