in the final analysis (redirected from analysis)

in the final analysis and in the last analysis

in truth; when all the facts are known; when the truth becomes known. (Usually used when someone is speculating about what the final outcome will be.) In the final analysis, it is usually the children who suffer most in a situation like this. In the last analysis, you simply do not want to do as you are told!

See also: final

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in the final analysis

something that you say when you are talking about what is most important or true in a situation In the final analysis, the only people who will benefit are property owners.

See also: final

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in the final analysis also in the last analysis

when all the facts are considered In the final analysis, the failure of the rescue mission was the result of bad timing and bad weather.

Related vocabulary: at the end of the day

See also: final