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Also, in point of fact. In reality, in truth; actually. For example, She was, in fact, eager to join the club, or In point of fact, his parents never had much influence on him. The first term dates from about 1700, and the variant from about 1800. in fashion hand. Also, in style. See under GO OUT, def. 5.
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): in fact
in reality; really; actually. • I’m over forty. In fact, I’m forty-six. • This is a very good computer. In fact, it’s the best.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs