when all is said and done

phrase

: after considering or doing everything
used for a final general statement or judgment
It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, we'll be glad we did it.
The candidates claim to have different views but, when all is said and done, they're very much alike.

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“When all is said and done.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/when%20all%20is%20said%20and%20done. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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