after all

/ˌæftər ɔl/
/ˈɑftə ɔl/
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Definitions of after all
  1. adverb
    in spite of expectations
    “came to the party after all”
    “it didn't rain after all”
  2. adverb
    emphasizes something to be considered
    “after all, she is your boss, so invite her”
    “he is, after all, our president”
Pronunciation
US
/ˌæftər ɔl/
UK
/ˈɑftə ɔl/
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