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[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  […]

[matter-of-fact]  {adj.}

1. Simply telling or showing the truth; not explaining or telling more.

The newspaper gave a matter-of-fact account of the murder trial.

2. Showing little feeling or excitement or trouble; seeming not to care much.

*  […]

[matter of opinion]  {n. phr.}

Something that may or may not be true; something that people do not all agree on.

Whether or not he was a good general is a matter of opinion.

Compare: [MATTER OF FACT].

[matter of record]  {n. phr.}

A fact or event that is kept officially as a legal record.

If you are convicted of speeding it becomes a matter of record.

[may]

See:

[BE THAT AS IT MAY],

[COME WHAT MAY],

[LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY].

[M.C.] or [emcee]  {v.}

To act as master of ceremonies at a show.

[me]

See: [DEAR ME], [PICK-ME-UP], [SO HELP ME].

[mean business]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To decide strongly to do what you plan to do; really mean it; be serious.

The boss said he would fire us if we didn't work harder and he means business.

* /When she went to college to study, she meant  […]

[means]

See:

[BY ALL MEANS],

[BY MEANS OF],

[BY NO MEANS],

[WAYS AND MEANS].

[means to an end]  {n. phr.}

An action leading to some end or purpose.