after the fact — after something has happened or been done; retrospectively
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: after something has happened or been done; retrospectively
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæftər ðə fækt/
Korean meaning: 사건이 일어난 후에; 사후에, 뒤늦게
Korean pronunciation: **애**프터 더 **팩**트
Example Sentences
- My mom always gives great advice after the fact, like 'You should have worn a jacket' when I'm already sneezing.
- The security cameras were installed after the fact, following the break-in last month.
- Don't be that friend who shows up with pizza after the fact when everyone's already full from cooking together.
after the fact
ADVERB//ˈæftər ðə fækt//
after something has happened or been done; retrospectively
a mother holds cleaning supplies while looking at her young child who stands next to spilled juice on the floor. The child points at the family cat walking away with wet paws leaving sticky tracks. Empty juice boxes lie scattered around showing the mess has already happened. The mother's expression shows she's just arrived to find the situation already complete. Other family members peek in from the doorway seeing the aftermath. someone learning about an incident after it has already occurred and been done
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After the fact, he tracked what cracked!
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Origin
라틴어 'post factum'에서 유래된 법률 용어로, '사실 이후에'라는 의미를 담고 있습니다. 영어로는 'after the fact'로 번역되어 일상어로도 사용되게 되었습니다.
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“My mom always gives great advice after the fact, like 'You should have worn a jacket' when I'm already sneezing.”
“The security cameras were installed after the fact, following the break-in last month.”
“Don't be that friend who shows up with pizza after the fact when everyone's already full from cooking together.”
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