matter of fact

matter of fact  {n. phr.}

Нечто, что действительно является фактом; То, что может быть доказано.

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.

- часто используется для эмфазы — "as a matter of fact" — "на самом деле".

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.

Ср.: FOR THAT MATTER, IN FACT.

Противоп.: MATTER OF OPINION.