It means 'Although we expected something different'.
- I'm sorry. I thought I could come and see you this evening, but I'm not free after all
- I expected to fail the exam, but I passed after all
Position: usually at the end of the clause.
We can also use after all to mean 'We mustn't forget that ... '
It is used to introduce a good reason or an important argument which people seem to have forgotten.
- It's not surprising you're hungry. After all, you didn't have breakfast.
- I think we should go and see Granny. After all she only lives ten miles away, and we haven't seen her for ages.
Position: usually at the beginning of the clause.
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