The phrase "when all is said and done" means after everything has been finished, settled, or considered. It is often used to summarize all the facts or arguments and to express the final outcome or the most important point about a situation. For example, after all discussions and considerations, this phrase introduces a concluding judgment or statement.
This idiom has been in use since at least the 16th century, and it is commonly employed to emphasize what ultimately matters after all details have been taken into account.
Synonyms for the phrase include "in the final analysis," "at the end of the day," "ultimately," and "in conclusion".
