As A Matter Of Fact Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does As A Matter Of Fact Idiom mean?

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

as a matter of fact What does as a matter of fact mean?	actually	As a matter of fact we have been to the history museum many times.
as a matter of fact What does as a matter of fact mean?	used to emphasize that something is true or actually happened	"As a matter of fact, I saw him last night and he asked me how you were."
as a matter of fact What does as a matter of fact mean?	actually, in fact	�As a matter of fact, we have been to the art gallery many times.�
as a matter of fact What does as a matter of fact mean?	used to emphasize that something is true or actually happened	"As a matter of fact, I saw my friend last night and he asked me how you were."
	Some Random Idioms
go into (something) with one's eyes (wide) open What does "go into (something) with one's eyes (wide) open" mean?	to do something or make a choice about something while knowing the problems that are involved and while having all of the necessary information	The couple went into the construction contract with their eyes wide open.
Rocket science What does "Rocket science" mean?	If something is not rocket science, it is not very complicated or difficult to understand. This idiom is normally used in the negative.
for once What does "for once" mean?	only one time	For once, my friend listened to what I was saying. Usually he ignores me.
What does that have to do with the price of tea in China? What does "What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?" mean?	This idiom is often used when someone says something irrelevant to the topic being discussed.
to die for What does "to die for" mean?	excellent; outstanding.	This cake is to die for.
have a run-in with (someone) What does "have a run-in with (someone)" mean?	have an unpleasant encounter with someone	I had a run-in with my boss that made us both feel bad.
on horseback What does "on horseback" mean?	on the back of a horse	We rode to the river on horseback.

Do their dirty work What does "Do their dirty work" mean?	Someone who does someone's dirty work, carries out the unpleasant jobs that the first person doesn't want to do. Someone who seems to enjoy doing this is sometimes known as a 'henchman'.
in essence What does "in essence" mean?	basically	I was told in essence about the problems that the company was having.
wise guy What does "wise guy" mean?	a person who acts as if he were smarter than other people	He always acts like a wise guy when he is in a big group.
head is buzzing What does "head is buzzing" mean?	to be thinking of something or many things at the same time	My head was buzzing after I left the meeting last night.
fish for a compliment What does "fish for a compliment" mean?	to try and get someone to give you a compliment	The girl was fishing for a compliment when she asked her friend if she liked her new dress.
come to naught What does "come to naught" mean?	to end in failure	Our efforts to find a new apartment have come to naught.

American Idioms and Expressions

As A Matter Of Fact Idiom