in point of fact

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to say what is true in a situation

   In point of fact, nothing was going to be just fine.

   In point of fact, the opposite is true.

In the movies · 3

• In point of fact, the opposite is true.The Grand Budapest Hotel2014
• In point of fact, nothing was going to be just fine.Trainspotting1996
• In point of fact, uh, Dr. Zemph, I am a lecturer in French literature.Lolita1962
• It's love, in point of fact.Serenity2005
• In point of fact, I did have a great time.Shazam! Fury of the Gods2023
• ...but in point of actual fact...A Beautiful Mind2001
• Point of fact, you don't belong here.Twelve Monkeys1995
• But in point of fact, there can be few places...if....1968

Learn it in full scenes

• Lolita1962
  • Humbert's Roman Ping-Pong With Quilty
  • Humbert Kills Quilty
  • Charlotte Shows Humbert the House

From the same entry

• if it comes to the point
• make a point of doing
• more to the point
• on point
• point of contact
• a point of departure
• a point of honour
• the point of no return
• point taken
• to the point
• to the point of
• up to a point