in general . in general (1) {adv. phr.} Usually; very often. In general, mother makes good cookies. The weather in Florida is warm in general. Compare: ON THE WHOLE (2). Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry