after the fact

介词短语
中文释义
英 /ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt/    美 /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/

英文释义

介词短语
  1. After the occurrence of some action or event, such as a crime or the formation of a contract.
  2. Too late; after something is finished or final.
    — You made the commitment, and you can't change the terms after the fact.
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