in linea di massima

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “in line of maximum”.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

in linea di massima

1. generally, broadly, broadly speaking
   • 2019, George Orwell, translated by Nicola Gardini, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Mondadori:

     In linea di massima, che cosa siete disposti a fare?

     In general terms, what are you prepared to do?

     (literally, “In general, what are you willing to do?”)