matter of fact

English

Etymology

Originated in the 19th century by natural philosophers of the Royal Society in London

Noun

matter of fact (plural matters of fact)

1. a fact
2. (idiomatic) a more factual correction
3. (idiomatic) something completely true

   As a matter of fact, the car is midnight blue.

Derived terms

• as a matter of fact
• matter-of-factly