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by all accounts


Meanings
  • Idiom

    By all accounts means, according to all reliable reports or evidence.


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by all accounts , by/from all accounts , from all accounts
Etymology
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The phrase 'by all accounts' is believed to have originated in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is derived from the Old French term 'contes,' which means 'tales,' and the Middle English term 'acounte,' which means 'account' or 'report.'


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  1. The phrase 'by all accounts' is sometimes shortened to 'by accounts' or 'according to all.'

  2. The phrase can also be used in a negative context, as in 'By all accounts, he was a terrible student.'


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  1. reliable information: By all accounts refers to information that is trustworthy and accurate, based on multiple sources or reports.


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The phrase 'by all accounts' is commonly used in various forms of literature and media to indicate that information is reliable and trustworthy. It has been used in numerous novels, short stories, and non-fiction works to convey a sense of accuracy and certainty.

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    - To memorize 'by all accounts,' try associating the phrase with the image of multiple people or sources reporting the same information.


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