after all

dopotutto, in fin dei conti

Si usa per dare una ragione che spiega o sostiene quanto appena detto.

In inglese semplice: You use this to give a reason that explains or supports what you have just said.

• Be kind. After all, she is only a child.
• We should trust him; after all, he has never lied to us.
• Why rush? After all, the shop stays open until nine.

Espressioni comuni: after all we know, after all he promised, after all it matters, after all she helped

alla fine, dopotutto

Si usa quando la situazione finale è diversa da ciò che si pensava o prevedeva.

In inglese semplice: You use this when the final situation is different from what you previously thought or expected.

• She came after all.
• The weather was fine, so we went swimming after all.
• It turns out I do not need a new phone after all.

Sinonimi: in the end, as it turns out

Espressioni comuni: come after all, stay after all, work after all