when everything is settled or concluded; finally. (Fixed order.)
After all was said and done, it was a lovely party.After all is said and done, it will turn out just as I said.
after all is said and done
When everything is finished or resolved. Yes, my sister's attempts to commandeer my party have been maddening, but after all is said and done, we'll reconcile—we always do.
after all is said and done
Cliché when everything is settled or concluded; finally. After all is said and done, it will turn out just as I said.