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after all is said and done

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after all is said and done

When everything is finished or resolved. Yes, my sister's attempts to commandeer my party have been maddening, but after all is said and done, we'll reconcile—we always do.

See also: after, all, and, done, said

after all is said and done

Cliché when everything is settled or concluded; finally. After all is said and done, it will turn out just as I said.

See also: after, all, and, done, said