after a fashion
- poorly, barely adequate
The cleaning staff cleaned the lunchroom after a fashion but not very well.
after all
- in spite of what was expected
I have decided not to take swimming lessons after all.
after all
- because of the reason given, something needs to be considered
"You don't need to phone him. After all, he never phones you."
after all is said and done
- finally, when everything is settled
After all is said and done the mayor of our city is doing a very good job.
after hours
- after the regular closing or finishing time
Our library has a place to return books after hours.
after the fact
- after something has happened
The man said that he was sorry but it was after the fact. He had already caused many problems.
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