at the same time

at the same time
at the same time
1. Lit. during the same moment; simultaneously. •

We arrived at the same time.

•

Too many things are happening at the same time, and I am confused.

2. Fig. nevertheless; however; along with that. •

Bill was able to pay for the damage. At the same time, he was very angry about the accident.

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We agree to your demands. At the same time, we object strongly to your methods.

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{adv. phr.} 1. In the same moment; together. * /The two runners reached the finish line at the same time./ Syn.: AT ONCE, AT ONE TIME. 2. In spite of that fact; even though; however; but; nevertheless. * /John did pass the test; at the same time, he didn't know the subject very well./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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