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generally speaking

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/ˈdʒɛnərəli ˈspikɪŋ/
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without going into specific details or rare cases

  • Generally speaking, cats do not like water.
  • It is, generally speaking, better to sleep early.
  • Generally speaking, students do well when they study often.
  • The advice, generally speaking, is easy to follow.