- after all
- adverb
Date: 1846
1. in spite of considerations or expectations to the contrary ; nevertheless <decided to take the train after all> <didn't rain after all> 2. in view of all circumstances <>
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after all — {adv. phr.} 1. As a change in plans; anyway. Used with emphasis on after . * /Bob thought he couldn t go to the party because he had too much homework, but he went after all./ 2. For a good reason that you should remember. Used with emphasis on… … Dictionary of American idioms
after all — {adv. phr.} 1. As a change in plans; anyway. Used with emphasis on after . * /Bob thought he couldn t go to the party because he had too much homework, but he went after all./ 2. For a good reason that you should remember. Used with emphasis on… … Dictionary of American idioms
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after all — after you consider all the facts, to be fair Will you help me with English? After all, I helped you with math … English idioms
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after all — adverb 1. emphasizes something to be considered (Freq. 17) after all, she is your boss, so invite her he is, after all, our president 2. in spite of expectations (Freq. 11) came to the party after all it didn t rain after all * * * You use a … Useful english dictionary
after all — 1) used for saying that something is true despite what was said or planned before Maybe she was right after all. I m sorry, but we ve decided not to come after all. 2) used when giving a reason to explain what you have just said She shouldn t be… … English dictionary
