For better or for worse and On the whole

On the whole and for better or for worse are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "On the whole" with "For better or for worse", this phrases are similar.

On the whole adverb - With everything considered (and neglecting details).

For better or for worse and on the whole are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "For better or for worse" with "On the whole", this phrases are similar.