after all

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after all — idiom

1. Used to say that something happened or is true despite what was thought earlier.

1.idiom
Definition

Used to say that something happened or is true despite what was thought earlier.

Example

Maya decided to join the trip after all.

After all, he is the one who broke the vase.

2. used to remind someone of an important fact that explains or supports what you h

2.idiom
Definition

used to remind someone of an important fact that explains or supports what you have just said.

Example

Of course Mei is tired — after all, she walked twelve kilometres today.

Don't be too hard on the puppy; after all, he is only three months old.