Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. By and large

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "by and large" is in general.

This idiom is used to describe something that is mostly true, but not completely. For example, you might say "by and large, the students were well-behaved, but there were a few troublemakers." This means that most of the students were well-behaved, but there were a few who were not.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

• All inclusive: This idiom means that something includes everything.
• By choice: This idiom means that something is done willingly.
• In short: This idiom means to summarize something briefly.