the fact is

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned

In the movies · 25

• The fact is, none of them have a chance.American Psycho II: All American Girl2002
• The fact is, I've got nothing.Witness for the Prosecution1957
• Well, I sure would like to do that, ma'am, but the fact is, we ain't got but a dime for it.The Grapes of Wrath1940
• And the fact is And the fact isFast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw2019
• The fact is she's exhausted.The King Tide2024
• The fact is I'm a terrible dancer.She Loves Me2016
• The fact is I'm a virgin.Interstate 602002
• The fact is, I really and truly love gospel.Ray2004

Learn it in full scenes

• Witness for the Prosecution1957
  • Sir Wilfrid Goes Home
  • Sir Wilfrid Hides Cigars in His Cane
  • Vole Tries to Hire Sir Wilfrid
• Interstate 602002
  • The Legend of O.W. Grant
  • Neal's Dad Hijacks His Birthday Lunch
  • Neal Takes the Card Test

From the same entry

• after the fact
• a fact of life
• facts and figures
• the facts of life
• the facts speak for themselves
• in fact
• Is that a fact
• as a matter of fact
• in point of fact

More idioms

• watch it
• in any case
• have an open mind
• quite a few
• take seriously
• lose it
• i tell you what
• know your way around
• too good to be true
• be in shoes
• early on
• take part