emphasize a matter

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• matter — [[t]mæ̱tə(r)[/t]] ♦ matters, mattering, mattered 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A matter is a task, situation, or event which you have to deal with or think about, especially one that involves problems. It was clear that she wanted to discuss some… …   English dictionary

• Matter of Rome — Medieval and Renaissance Literature Early Medieval literature Matter of Rome Matter of France Matter of Britain …   Wikipedia

• Mirror matter — In physics, mirror matter, also called shadow matter or Alice matter, is a hypothetical counterpart to ordinary matter. Modern physics deals with three basic types of spatial symmetry: reflection, rotation and translation. The known elementary… …   Wikipedia

• The Early Years Matter — is an organization created with the purpose of identifying and providing resources to parents and caregivers of young children between the ages of birth to five. The organization s primary objective is to provide practical knowledge about the… …   Wikipedia

• the fact of the matter is — used to emphasize a statement that follows She thinks she knows what she s talking about, but the fact of the matter is, she s wrong. The budget is very tight this year. The fact of the matter is, we may have to lay off a few employees. • • •… …   Useful english dictionary

• (the) fact (of the matter) is (that) … — the fact (of the matter) is (that)… idiom used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned • A new car would be wonderful but the fact of the matter is that we can t afford one. Main entry:… …   Useful english dictionary

• fact of the matter is —    This expression is used to emphasize the reality of a situation, or what is really true.     His mother thinks Sammy need help with his homework, but the fact of the matter is : he s just lazy! …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

• as a matter of fact — actually. I did vote for her, as a matter of fact. Usage notes: used to emphasize the truth of what you are saying Related vocabulary: in truth, in reality …   New idioms dictionary

• by cracky — A term used by rural folks in years past to emphasize a matter of importance or urgency. An example: By cracky, you need to get out there in the field with that mule and plow and finish the sod busting before dark …   The small dictionary of idiomes

• education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …   Universalium

• Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …   Universalium