matter of fact

matter of fact  {n. phr.}

Something that is really true; something that can be proved.

The town records showed that it was a matter of fact that the two boys were brothers.

It is a matter of fact that the American war against England was successful.

- Often used for emphasis in the phrase "as a matter of fact".

I didn't go yesterday, and as a matter of fact, I didn't go all week.

Mary wasn't wearing a blue dress. As a matter of fact, she hasn't got a blue dress.

Compare: FOR THAT MATTER, IN FACT.

Contrast: MATTER OF OPINION.