when all is said and done
when all is said and done
When everything is finished or resolved. Yes, my sister's attempts to commandeer my party have been maddening, but when all is said and done, we'll reconcile—we always do.
See also: all, and, done, said
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
when all is said and done
Cliché when everything is finished and settled; when everything is considered. When all is said and done, this isn't such a bad part of the country to live in after all. When all is said and done, I believe I had a very enjoyable time on my vacation.
See also: all, and, done, said
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
when all's said and done
Also, after all is said and done. In the end, nevertheless, as in When all's said and done, the doctors did what they could for Gordon, but he was too ill to survive . This term was first recorded in 1560.
See also: and, done, said
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
when (or after) all is said and done
when everything is taken into account (used to indicate that you are making a generalized judgment about a situation).See also: all, and, done, said
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
when ˌall is said and ˈdone
when all the facts are considered: She doesn’t have a lot of experience but, when all is said and done, she’s the best person for the job.See also: all, and, done, said
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- after all is said and done
- when all's said and done
- after everything is said and done
- be water under the bridge
- water under the bridge
- show (someone or something) around
- show around
- and that's flat
- and that's flat!
- have (one's) undivided attention