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The fact of the matter is

🇬🇧 UK //ðə fækt əv ðə ˈmætə ɪz// 🇺🇸 US //ðə fækt əv ðə ˈmætər ɪz//

Significado de The fact of the matter is

The central truth or reality of a situation.

In simple words: The truth is

The fact of the matter is en una frase

• The fact of the matter is, we need to finish this project by Friday.
• I know it's hard to accept, but the fact of the matter is, he won't return.
• The fact of the matter is that everyone makes mistakes sometimes.
• She was upset, but the fact of the matter is, things will get better.
• The fact of the matter is, this issue affects us all equally.

Cómo usar The fact of the matter is

Used to emphasize the truth of a situation. Generally appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid in very casual settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine facts matter as a pile of truth bricks.

Top Gear › S1 E1

but the fact of the matter is, basically,

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with The fact of the matter is

• fact of the matter is
• the fact of the matter
• fact of the case
• the hard fact of the matter
• the simple fact of the matter

Synonyms for The fact of the matter is

• the truth is
• in fact
• actually
• the reality is
• to be honest

Common mistakes with The fact of the matter is

• Using in overly casual conversations.
• Confusing with similar phrases like 'the truth is that' without proper context.
• Adding unnecessary words, making it too long.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre "The fact of the matter is"

¿Qué significa "The fact of the matter is"?

The truth is

¿Cuál es la definición de "The fact of the matter is"?

The central truth or reality of a situation.

¿Cómo se usa "The fact of the matter is" en una frase?

The fact of the matter is, we need to finish this project by Friday.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de "The fact of the matter is"?

I know it's hard to accept, but the fact of the matter is, he won't return.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de "The fact of the matter is"?

Algunas alternativas comunes son the truth is, in fact, actually, the reality is, to be honest.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a "The fact of the matter is"?

Suele combinarse con fact of the matter is, the fact of the matter, fact of the case, the hard fact of the matter, the simple fact of the matter.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar "The fact of the matter is"?

Using in overly casual conversations. Confusing with similar phrases like 'the truth is that' without proper context. Adding unnecessary words, making it too long.

¿Cómo se pronuncia "The fact of the matter is"?

US: //ðə fækt əv ðə ˈmætər ɪz//, UK: //ðə fækt əv ðə ˈmætə ɪz//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar "The fact of the matter is"?

Used to emphasize the truth of a situation. Generally appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid in very casual settings.