“as a matter of fact”
Used to emphasize that something is true or to introduce information that contrasts with or adds to what has just been said. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "as a matter of fact" in the video clips below.
Hear how "as a matter of fact" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: American Horror Story, Breaking Bad, Downton Abbey, Emily In Paris, Peaky Blinders and 2 more.
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YouTubeTED2.6M views · 2022-05-20
How to Discover Your Authentic Self -- at Any Age | Bevy Smith | TED
“As a matter of fact,”
She was always proud of her age. … she believes you may not tell your age,
Play at 4:45
YouTubeVariety1.1M views · 2025-12-08
Brendan Fraser & Dwayne Johnson | Actors on Actors
“As a matter of fact,”
and I've known
him for some time. … here's a crazy little wild
fact is on the wrestler,
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S02E04
“As a matter of fact,”
Not exactly. … after this, you'll probably live forever.
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TV ShowBreaking Bad
Breaking Bad — S02E13
“As a matter of fact...”
Relaxed yet? … Wow.
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TV ShowDownton Abbey
Downton Abbey — S03E09
“As a matter of fact...”
You must let me know
if I can return the favour. … ..there is something
you could help me with.
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TV ShowDownton Abbey
Downton Abbey — S04E09
“As a matter of fact,”
and find you'd alreadyleft for London. … I'm going up this morningwith Lady Grantham.
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TV ShowDownton Abbey
Downton Abbey — S06E01
“As a matter of fact,”
but I don't like to feel outof step with my fellow man. … both the housemaids havehanded in their notice.
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TV ShowEmily In Paris
Emily In Paris — S04E10
“As a matter of fact,”
[music fades] … I was the last woman he slept with
before he began sleeping with men.
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TV ShowPeaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders — S01E02
“As a matter of fact,”
Is it the Holy Grail you're looking for? … it is the Holy Grail I'm looking for.
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TV ShowPeaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders — S02E05
“As a matter of fact,”
Well... … I am happy in New York.
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