as a matter of fact

/æz ə ˈmæɾər əv fækt/
/æz ə ˈmætə əv fækt/
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Definitions of as a matter of fact
  1. adverb
    in reality or actuality
    “as a matter of fact, he is several inches taller than his father”
    synonyms: in fact, in point of fact
Pronunciation
US
/æz ə ˈmæɾər əv fækt/
UK
/æz ə ˈmætə əv fækt/
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