in fact

Examples (10)

• I thought he was angry, but in fact he was just tired.
• She seems wealthy, but in fact she's struggling financially.
• The movie looks boring, but in fact it's quite entertaining.
• It appeared to be a simple task, but in fact it was very complex.
• I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going.
• He claimed to be busy, but in fact he was just avoiding the meeting.
• The restaurant looks expensive, but in fact the prices are quite reasonable.
• She appears confident, but in fact she's very nervous about the presentation.
• The problem seemed minor, but in fact it required immediate attention.
• I thought the work would be difficult. In fact, it's very easy.