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as a matter of fact |
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as a matter of fact actually; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what has been said. As a matter of fact, John came into the room while you were talking about him. I'm not a poor worker. As a matter of fact, I'm very efficient. as a matter of fact (spoken) actually in (point of) fact I did vote for her, as a matter of fact. Related vocabulary: in realityUsage notes: used to emphasize the truth of what you are saying How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As a matter of fact we see nothing whole, neither life nor art. Thus alteration is a distinct sort of motion; for, if it were not, the thing altered would not only be altered, but would forthwith necessarily suffer increase or diminution or some one of the other sorts of motion in addition; which as a matter of fact is not the case. But, as a matter of fact, it was hardly fair to blame the doctor. |
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