in+point+of+fact
111in fact — in (point of) fact actually. Steve decided not to come with us, and in fact he has already left for New York. In fact, we visited the school last week. Related vocabulary: in truth, in reality …
112in fact — 1. Really, truly, in truth, in reality, indeed. 2. As a matter of fact, in point of fact, indeed, to tell the truth. 3. Actually, as a mere fact, de facto …
113as a matter of fact — as a matter of fact, I was the one who sent the flowers Syn: actually, in (actual) fact, in point of fact, as it happens, really, believe it or not, in reality, in truth, to tell the truth …
114(the) fact (of the matter) is — the fact (of the matter) is phrase used for emphasizing what you think is the true situation or the most important point The fact is, he lost because he didn’t try very hard. Thesaurus: words used for saying that something is importantsynonym… …
115beside the point — or[beside the question] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Off the subject; about something different. * /What you meant to do is beside the point; the fact is you didn t do it./ * /The judge told the witness that his remarks were beside the point./ Compare:… …
116beside the point — or[beside the question] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Off the subject; about something different. * /What you meant to do is beside the point; the fact is you didn t do it./ * /The judge told the witness that his remarks were beside the point./ Compare:… …
117in fact — ► in (point of) fact in reality. Main Entry: ↑fact …
118beside\ the\ point — • beside the point • beside the question adj or adv. phr. Off the subject; about something different. What you meant to do is beside the point; the fact is you didn t do it. The judge told the witness that his remarks were beside the point.… …
119in point of — phrasal with regard to ; in the matter of < in point of law > < in point of fact > …
120nul point — noun /nul pwɛ̃/ Misspelling of . <! nul points; nothing, zero, nil The teams are the only three still on nul point, a fact that belies a mixture of poor performance and even worse luck in the opening three rounds. Crash.net news, 9 May 06 …
