In this lesson, learn how to use "as a matter of fact" and "in fact". Both have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably in most situations. They're both used to emphasize or add information to a past point. Because of that, you need to sentences. "As a matter of fact" and "in fact" are used that the beginning of the second sentence to emphasize or add information to the first sentence. In terms of difference, "as a matter of fact" is more formal and therefore less common. "In fact" is m