after Idioms

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.