In general, where the coverall goes (2,3,5)
I believe the answer is:
on the whole
'in general' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for on the whole that I've seen before include "First and last" , "Generally" , "In general" , "All things considered" , "as a rule" .)