matter of fact

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/ˈmætər əv ˈfækt/

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something based on real facts, without any opinions or feelings

The matter of fact is that we missed the deadline.
He stated, as a matter of fact, that he had never been to Paris.
The teacher gave us the matter of fact about the exam schedule.
As a matter of fact, I didn't see him at the event.
I didn’t want to argue, but the matter of fact is that he was wrong.