after all
after all
after all
1 : in spite of what was said : even though the opposite was expected
They decided to go after all.
It didn't rain after all.
2
— used to emphasize something that needs to be considered
It's only Tuesday, after all. We have plenty of time.
You should apologize to her. After all, she is your best friend.
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Main Entry: after
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after all — see after, 2
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Main Entry: all
