"after all" / "in spite of" someone's efforts

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Hello.- in spite of someone's efforts- after all someone's effortsHere is an example of each phrase:

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Thank you for posting those examples.

CJ

HUBLOT · Answer

- in spite of someone's efforts
- after all someone's efforts

Do these two phrases mean the same thing?

Blue Jay · Answer

HUBLOTDo these two phrases mean the same thing?

They are similar, but not necessarily the same.
In spite of someone's efforts is usually used in instances where someone tried very hard, but was unsuccessful.
After all someone's efforts could be used in an instance where someone was eventually successful. It could also be used in an instance where there was a disappointing outcome as a result of other circumstances outside the control of the person involved.
In spite of the preservation society's efforts to save it, the historic mansion was eventually demolished.
After all the efforts of the preservation society to save the historic mansion, it was destroyed by a tornado.

CalifJim · Answer

HUBLOT- in spite of someone's efforts- after all someone's efforts Do these two phrases mean the same thing?

Oh! You had a question! You didn't say. I guess Blue Jay answered it while I was taking a dinner break.

CJ

HUBLOT · Answer

Blue Jay,

Thanks a lot for the response.

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CalifJim,

I forgot to put the question in my first post.

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