IN (ACTUAL) FACT


Meaning of IN (ACTUAL) FACT in English

1.

used to give extra details about sth that has just been mentioned :

I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going.

2.

used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned :

I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.