Question of the Day #766

And when all is said and done, there's a new week's worth of aftermath to sort out, good or bad.

From the 1st paragraph of this article at DallasCowboys.com.

上記の文で、when all is said and doneの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "when all is said and done" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

結局（のところ）、つまるところ、何だかんだ言っても、全てが終わってしまえば

下記英語の定義にあるように、結論等を述べるときに使用することが多いようです。

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

after considering or doing everything —used for a final general statement or judgment

Examples

• 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.
• Another problem with strong passibility is that, when all is said and done, it is highly questionable what purpose it serves.
• When all is said and done, this isn't such a bad part of the country to live in after all.
• When all is said and done, I believe I had a very enjoyable time on my vacation.

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