Meanings
How to pronounce "after the fact":
AU
After the commission of a crime.
Too late; after something is finished or final.
Example: "You made the commitment, and you can't change the terms after the fact."
Example Sentences
1
He apologized after the fact, but the damage was already done.
2
The police arrived after the fact and couldn't do much to help.
3
She always tries to fix things after the fact instead of being proactive.
4
They installed a security system after the fact of the break-in.
5
He confessed his love for her after the fact that she had already moved on.
