The very last, nevertheless (5,3)
I believe the answer is:
after all
This clue could be a double definition.
'the very last' is the first definition.
'after all' can be an answer for 'last' (coming after everyone else). I'm not certain of the 'the very' bit.
'nevertheless' is the second definition.
(after all can mean nevertheless)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for after all that I've seen before include "Nevertheless, when everything has been considered" , "Where most dictionary entries are" , "'In spite of what's been said and done (5,3)'" , "Despite expectations to the contrary" , "in spite of expectations to the contrary" .)