in\ point\ of\ fact

in\ point\ of\ fact
• in fact
• in point of fact
adv. phr.
Really truthfully.
- Often used for emphasis.

No one believed it but, in fact, Mary did get an a on her book report.

It was a very hot day; in fact, it was 100 degrees.

Compare: matter of fact
••
the truth, or reality, is that; really; truly

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