A dictionary of Confusable Phrases: More Than 10,000 Idioms and Collocations

advise someone of something • advise someone on
something
advise someone of something —give a person information or
warning about smth.: The motoring organizations have ad-
vised motorists of thick mists on the mountains.
advise someone on something —give a person recommenda-
tions or advice about smth.: We are experts in advising people
on the best holiday to suit their personal preferences.
Note: 
The expression does not correlate in meaning with the
phrase advise with someone on something— consult with a
person about smth.: He advised with them on all matters and
followed their directions in all things.
after a time • after time
after a time —when a short time has elapsed: I didn’t care
for the place at first, but after a time I got to like it.
after time —later than a stipulated time: We cannot wait for
anyone who arrives after time.
after all • after all is said and done
after all —
1
. is used to introduce an additional point which
supports the previous statement: They did not expect heavy
losses in the air; after all, they had superb aircraft. 2. in spite
of what had previously been thought or done: It had to be
recognized, after all, that I was still a schoolboy.
after all is said and done —when everything is settled or con-
cluded: After all was said and done, the wedding was a lovely
affair.
after the manner of someone • in the manner of
someone
after the manner of someone —(of a painting, etc.) executed
in conscious imitation of smb.’s manner or style: In those
days, I painted human interest subjects, after the manner of
Mr. Rockwell. But I still hadn’t found myself as an artist.
in the manner of someone —(of a painting, etc.) indicating
resemblance to smb.’s style rather than conscious imitation: