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after all
01
afinal de contas, no final
used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification
Collocation
Exemplos
He felt guilty about taking a day off work, but after all, he had been working overtime for weeks.
Ele se sentiu culpado por tirar um dia de folga do trabalho, mas afinal de contas, ele vinha trabalhando horas extras há semanas.
They were considering canceling the trip, but after all, they had already booked the flights.
Eles estavam considerando cancelar a viagem, mas afinal, já haviam reservado os voos.
02
afinal, no final das contas
used to indicate something unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated
Exemplos
He thought he would n't enjoy the play, but after all, it turned out to be quite entertaining.
Ele pensou que não iria gostar da peça, mas afinal, acabou sendo bastante divertida.
The weather forecast predicted rain, but after all, it turned out to be a sunny day.
A previsão do tempo previu chuva, mas afinal, acabou sendo um dia ensolarado.
