as a matter of fact

This page is about the conversational phrase as a matter of fact

Meaning

You can say this when you're adding information, or when you're correcting wrong information.

For example

  • "It's been a very hot year," she said. "As a matter of fact, it's been the hottest year on record."

  • "I'm sorry, but we can't employ foreigners."
    "I was born right here in London, as a matter of fact."

Quick Quiz

You can say "as a matter of fact" if you're

a. saying something that's true

b. saying something's wrong

c. saying facts don't matter
a) saying something that's true b) saying something's wrong c) saying facts don't matter

Contributor: Matt Errey