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after all is said and done

after all is said and done is the alternative form of when all is said and done.

Meaning of when all is said and done

Phrase

when all is said and done

  1. (idiomatic) In the end; ultimately.
    • When all is said and done, you will find it is a smaller project than it appears.

Questions about after all is said and done

What is after all is said and done the alternative form of?
After all is said and done is the alternative form of when all is said and done.

Words near after all is said and done in the dictionary

  1. after
  2. after a fashion
  3. after a while
  4. after a while, crocodile
  5. after all
  6. after all is said and done
  7. after bodies
  8. after body
  9. after cabin
  10. after cabins
  11. after credits

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