in+fact
131fact of the matter is — This expression is used to emphasize the reality of a situation, or what is really true. His mother thinks Sammy need help with his homework, but the fact of the matter is : he s just lazy! …
132fact-finding mission — a holiday with expenses paid The missionaries, often politicians, tend to seek out the facts in distant and agreeable places: But it was hard to suppress the thought that the final touch was provided by a besuited Commons Select… …