in fact

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in point of fact . In reality, in truth; actually. For example, She was, in fact, eager to join the club , or In point of fact, his parents never had much influence on him . The first term dates from about 1700, and the variant from about 1800.

Example Sentences

Instead, here I am, head of the Official Bulletin, titular ruler and ruler-in-fact of the future journalism of the world!

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But in Calcutta he was a mere stranger and sojourner-in fact a fish out of water.

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Attorneys are of two kinds, attorneys-in-fact and attorneys-at-law.

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And in-fact, the door of the loft which was always closed had been opened and was standing ajar.

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In-fact, I about kept our crew supplied with fresh fish that way.

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