After all
Example: We decided to go to the park after all.
Definition
"After all" is an expression used to indicate that something happened or is true despite previous doubts, expectations, or reasons to think otherwise. It often emphasizes a conclusion or decision that prevails in the end, as in "We decided to go to the park after all."
Etymology
The phrase "after all" originates from Middle English, combining "after" (meaning following in time or sequence) and "all" (meaning everything or the whole). It developed as an idiom to express consideration of all factors before reaching a conclusion. Did you know? Its use dates back to the 14th century and has remained common in English ever since.
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"After all" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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