matter of fact

matter of fact

Noun

as a matter of fact actually; in fact

Adjective

matter-of-fact

unimaginative or emotionless: he conducted the executions in a completely matter-of-fact manner

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	matter of fact - a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide question of fact question, head - the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
	2.	matter of fact - a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact fact - a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case"