# By And Large on The No Agenda Show

By And Large comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to December 2019.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – December 2019
- **Related topics:** [Carly Fiorina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carly-fiorina.md), [Idioms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idioms.md), [Linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [Etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Pet Peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md), [University Of California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-california.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Linguistic Pet Peeve, The Phrase By and Large

- **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-26
- **Time:** 25:10–26:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/linguistic-pet-peeve-the-phrase-by-and-large.md

A linguistic annoyance is expressed regarding the phrase "by and large," which the speaker first noticed being used frequently by CEOs like Carly Fiorina. The discussion explores the ambiguity of whether the phrase is "by in large" or "by and large" and its use as a filler in political speech.

Keywords: [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [carly fiorina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carly-fiorina.md), [by and large](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/by-and-large.md), [idioms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idioms.md), [pet peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md)

### Etymology of the Phrase By and Large

- **Episode:** [10: No Agenda 010](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/10-no-agenda-010.md)
- **Published:** 2007-12-29
- **Time:** 24:15–27:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/10-no-agenda-010/chapter/etymology-of-the-phrase-by-and-large.md

Research into the phrase "by and large" reveals its origins as a nautical term referring to sailing both against and with the wind. Digital archives trace the usage of the term back to 1866 in the book "Iowa and the Rebellion," though it was later characterized as a term used by "rustic people."

Keywords: [by and large](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/by-and-large.md), nautical terms, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [university of california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-california.md), 1866, [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md)

### Linguistic Rant, Origins of By and Large

- **Episode:** [8: No Agenda 008](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/8-no-agenda-008.md)
- **Published:** 2007-12-15
- **Time:** 1:43–3:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/8-no-agenda-008/chapter/linguistic-rant-origins-of-by-and-large.md

A discussion regarding the phrase "up and about" transitions into a critique of the idiom "by and large." The hosts express annoyance with the phrase's frequent use by politicians and CEOs like Carly Fiorina, questioning its etymological origins and its function as a filler for speakers who are stalling for time.

Keywords: [carly fiorina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carly-fiorina.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [by and large](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/by-and-large.md), [idioms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idioms.md), corporate speak

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