When all is said and done
phrase
When everything is considered.
When all is said and done, he still needs to finish his school assignment.

Often appears as...
- when all is said and done
- it's
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
When the final result or outcome is known.
When all is said and done, we will see who is the best team in the league.

Often appears as...
- it's when all is said and done
- it's only when all is said and done
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
When everything is considered.
When all is said and done, he still needs to finish his school assignment.

Often appears as...
- when all is said and done
- it's
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
When the final result or outcome is known.
When all is said and done, we will see who is the best team in the league.

Often appears as...
- it's when all is said and done
- it's only when all is said and done
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2

Reflective Tone
Use this phrase when looking back on a situation after thorough discussion or argument.

When all is said and done, I think we both learned a lot from this debate.
Final Summary
To summarize complex issues with a simple statement of the main point or outcome.

When all is said and done, the project's success will depend on teamwork.
Conclusion Emphasis
The phrase highlights the speaker's final point, often carrying a tone of wisdom or resignation.

When all is said and done, true happiness comes from within.
Reflective Tone
Use this phrase when looking back on a situation after thorough discussion or argument.

When all is said and done, I think we both learned a lot from this debate.
Final Summary
To summarize complex issues with a simple statement of the main point or outcome.

When all is said and done, the project's success will depend on teamwork.
Conclusion Emphasis
The phrase highlights the speaker's final point, often carrying a tone of wisdom or resignation.

When all is said and done, true happiness comes from within.
Reflective Tone
Use this phrase when looking back on a situation after thorough discussion or argument.

When all is said and done, I think we both learned a lot from this debate.
Final Summary
To summarize complex issues with a simple statement of the main point or outcome.

When all is said and done, the project's success will depend on teamwork.
Conclusion Emphasis
The phrase highlights the speaker's final point, often carrying a tone of wisdom or resignation.

When all is said and done, true happiness comes from within.
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