in fondo
/iɱ ˈfondo/◆idiom
after all
In fondo, ha ragione lui.
After all, he is right.
informal
After all, deep down, or when everything is considered; used to express an underlying truth, concession, or ultimate realization.
Non arrabbiarti con lui, in fondo voleva solo aiutarti.
Don't be angry with him; after all, he just wanted to help you.
Functions as a discourse marker to soften a judgment, offer reassurance, or introduce a basic truth.
informal
At the bottom or at the far end of a space, street, or object.
Il bagno si trova in fondo al corridoio a destra.
The bathroom is at the end of the hallway on the right.
In spatial contexts, it is usually followed by the preposition 'a' (e.g., 'in fondo a').
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese