after all
fixed phr..fixed phr.. you use this to introduce a reason that supports what you just said. It can also mean that something happened despite what you expected.
fixed phr.. a discourse marker used to introduce a conclusive argument or a reminder of a relevant fact; also used to indicate that a situation occurred contrary to previous expectations.
I think we should go; after all, it's free.
He decided to attend the party after all, even though he originally said he was too tired.
The research team decided to publish the findings after all, concluding that the data, while controversial, was too significant to remain hidden from the public eye.
can appear at the beginning or the end of a clause to add emphasis or contrast.
help students distinguish between the 'reason-giving' sense (similar to 'because') and the 'contrary to expectation' sense (similar to 'in the end').
After of all, he is my brother.After all, he is my brother.do not add 'of' between 'after' and 'all' when using this as a fixed phrase.