Is that a fact?

phrase

Used to express surprise or ask for confirmation about something.

Jason said he got a job at that big tech company downtown. 'Is that a fact?', you reply, sounding surprised and impressed.
Visual representation of "Is that a fact?" - Used to express surprise or ask for confirmation about something.

Often appears as...

  • unexpected news
  • doubtful situation

Usage tips

Colloquial,Idiomatic

phrase

Used in a skeptical or disbelieving way to question the truth of the information provided.

'I promise I'll have it done by tomorrow,' he assures you. 'Is that a fact?' you respond sarcastically, not believing his claim.
Visual representation of "Is that a fact?" - Used in a skeptical or disbelieving way to question the truth of the information provided.

Often appears as...

  • disbelief response
  • skeptical questioning

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial,Idiomatic

phrase

Used to express surprise or ask for confirmation about something.

Jason said he got a job at that big tech company downtown. 'Is that a fact?', you reply, sounding surprised and impressed.
Visual representation of "Is that a fact?" - Used to express surprise or ask for confirmation about something.

Often appears as...

  • unexpected news
  • doubtful situation

Usage tips

Colloquial,Idiomatic

phrase

Used in a skeptical or disbelieving way to question the truth of the information provided.

'I promise I'll have it done by tomorrow,' he assures you. 'Is that a fact?' you respond sarcastically, not believing his claim.
Visual representation of "Is that a fact?" - Used in a skeptical or disbelieving way to question the truth of the information provided.

Often appears as...

  • disbelief response
  • skeptical questioning

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "Is that a fact?"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Show Surprise

Use it to show you're pleasantly surprised by new, interesting information.

Illustration for Show Surprise
They're moving to Spain next month? Is that a fact? How exciting!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Confirmation Plea

Seek confirmation or further proof of what's just been stated.

Illustration for Confirmation Plea
A comet will be visible tonight? Is that a fact? I'll grab my telescope!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Overuse

If used too often, it could make you sound insincere or not genuinely interested.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
You got a new puppy? Is that a fact? And you won an award? Is that a fact?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Show Surprise

Use it to show you're pleasantly surprised by new, interesting information.

Illustration for Show Surprise
They're moving to Spain next month? Is that a fact? How exciting!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Confirmation Plea

Seek confirmation or further proof of what's just been stated.

Illustration for Confirmation Plea
A comet will be visible tonight? Is that a fact? I'll grab my telescope!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Overuse

If used too often, it could make you sound insincere or not genuinely interested.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
You got a new puppy? Is that a fact? And you won an award? Is that a fact?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Show Surprise

Use it to show you're pleasantly surprised by new, interesting information.

Illustration for Show Surprise
They're moving to Spain next month? Is that a fact? How exciting!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Confirmation Plea

Seek confirmation or further proof of what's just been stated.

Illustration for Confirmation Plea
A comet will be visible tonight? Is that a fact? I'll grab my telescope!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Overuse

If used too often, it could make you sound insincere or not genuinely interested.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
You got a new puppy? Is that a fact? And you won an award? Is that a fact?
Visual representation of the word "Is that a fact?"

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