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    as a matter of fact

    US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/

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    UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/

    C2
    phr.PhraseIn reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
    As a matter of fact, I was just thinking about you.
    phr.PhraseIn reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
    As a matter of fact, I was just thinking about you.
    phr.PhraseUsed to add a statement that is surprising, or that emphasizes what you are saying is true
    I wasn't even hungry. As a matter of fact, I just ate.

    Video subtitles

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    • As a matter of fact, often when I talk to a small group of 40 or 50 people, I will use side whispering of what I just said to incorporate into my talk and then look at the person,

      As a matter of fact, often when I talk to a small group of 40 or 50 people, I will use side whispering of what I just said to incorporate into my talk and then look at the person,

    • other side conversations, as a matter of fact,

      other side conversations, as a matter of fact,

    A2

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    06:16Cast of Avengers: Infinity War Reveals Least Trustworthy Avenger
    • As a matter of fact, Tom and I are looking for a two-hander, Jim.

      As a matter of fact, Tom and I are looking for a two-hander, Jim.

    • >> AS A MATTER OF FACT, TOM AND

      >> AS A MATTER OF FACT, TOM AND

    B1

    Seven-Year-Old Actress Brooklynn Prince on The Florida Project

    05:23Seven-Year-Old Actress Brooklynn Prince on The Florida Project
    • As a matter of fact, this is kind of a sad story, but I had...

      As a matter of fact, this is kind of a sad story, but I had...

    • I love sea monkeys, as a matter of fact.

      I love sea monkeys, as a matter of fact.

    A2

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • Well, the economy is still growing slow. As a matter of fact, it's growing much more slowly

      Well, the economy is still growing slow. As a matter of fact, it's growing much more slowly

    • As a matter of fact, it's growing much more slowly now than when you made that statement.

      As a matter of fact, it's growing much more slowly now than when you made that statement.

    B1

    I bet you never even had sex

    17:24I bet you never even had sex
    • As a matter of fact, I did.

      As a matter of fact, I did.

    • Yeah, as a matter of fact, I did.

      Yeah, as a matter of fact, I did.

    B1

    Family Album USA E02 Chinese - English subtitles 走遍美国 第2集

    13:26Family Album USA E02 Chinese - English subtitles  走遍美国 第2集
    • As a matter of fact,

      As a matter of fact,

    • As a matter of fact, I am hungry.

      As a matter of fact, I am hungry.

    A2

    Are You Sure You Want to Have a Threesome?

    04:03Are You Sure You Want to Have a Threesome?
    • As a matter of fact, do you know, Tiffany, what time is it?

      As a matter of fact, do you know, Tiffany, what time is it?

    • As a matter of fact, do you know, Tiffany, what time is it?

      As a matter of fact, do you know, Tiffany, what time is it?

    A2

    The Gloves Are Off | "I Absolutely Love That Colbert Got Fired" | Trump & Epstein's Wonderful Secret

    11:46The Gloves Are Off | "I Absolutely Love That Colbert Got Fired" | Trump & Epstein's Wonderful Secret
    • As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.

      As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.

    • As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.

      As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.

    B1

    Study English - Series 2, Episode 12: Cane Toads

    10:05Study English - Series 2, Episode 12: Cane Toads
    • Other examples of words and phrases that are used to do this include "as a matter of fact," "to tell the truth," or "well." Let's see some examples.

      Other examples of words and phrases that are used to do this include "as a matter of fact," "to tell the truth," or "well." Let's see some examples.

    • Cane toads look harmless, but as a matter of fact, they're dangerous.

      Cane toads look harmless, but as a matter of fact, they're dangerous.

    B2

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    03:35Mojo Jojo Tricks Professor Utonium | The Powerpuff Girls Classic | Cartoon Network
    • As a matter of fact, it was that very day.

      As a matter of fact, it was that very day.

    • As a matter of fact, it was that very day.

      As a matter of fact, it was that very day.

    B1