as a matter of fact
US /æz ə ˈmæt.ər əv fækt/
UK /æz ə ˈmæt.ər əv fækt/

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на самом деле, фактически
in reality; in fact (used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that is contrary to what might be expected)
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I thought he was angry, but as a matter of fact, he was quite pleased.
Я думал, он злится, но на самом деле он был очень доволен.
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Are you going to the party? As a matter of fact, I am.
Ты идешь на вечеринку? На самом деле, да.