HyperDic: after_all

English > 2 senses of the expression after all:
ADVERBallafter allemphasizes something to be considered
allafter allin spite of expectations
English > after all: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaningemphasizes something to be considered.
Examples
  • "after all, she is your boss, so invite her"
  • "he is, after all, our president"
English > after all: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn spite of expectations.
Examples
  • "came to the party after all"
  • "it didn't rain after all"

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