39.2.4. gy. B2 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

as a matter of fact tulajdonképpen, valójában (kiegészítő információ adásakor/a mondottak helyesbítéskor)

John plays golf professionally. As a matter of fact, he has just won a big competition.

"So you're from Cambridge?" "No, as a matter of fact, I'm from Bristol."

as a whole egészében véve

The population as a whole is getting healthier.

at least legalábbis (az előző kijelentés árnyalása, pontosítása)

I've met the President - at least, he shook my hand once.

be the case ez a helyzet

Bad diet can cause tiredness, but I don't think that's the case here.

I take it that the booking includes breakfast - if that isn't the case, please let us know.

generally/personally, etc. speaking nagy általánosságban/részemről/stb. mondva

Well, generally speaking, it's quicker if you take the train.

in actual fact valójában; tulajdonképpen

I thought she was Portuguese, but in actual fact she's Brazilian.

in any case azonkívül, azonfelül

I don't want to go and in any case, I haven't been invited.

in itself önmagában (véve)

The plan wasn't illegal in itself but it would lead to some doubtful practices.

in other words azaz, más szóval

He said he's too busy - in other words he isn't interested.

He was economical with the truth - in other words, he was lying.

in practice gyakorlatilag

In practice, the new laws have had little effect.