(the) fact is

(the) fact is

The truth of the matter is; in reality; actually. Whatever your beliefs about the cause of it, the fact is that millions of people live in abject poverty every single day. Fact is, if we don't act now, it will be too late.
See also: fact
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • go to the stake
  • skid row bum
  • skid-row bum
  • a hot mess
  • strike fear into the heart of (someone)
  • strike terror into the heart of (someone)
  • savvy
  • suck up to
  • suck up to (one)
  • suck up to someone