is that a fact?

is that a fact?
is that a fact? spoken phrase
used for answering someone when they have told you something that you consider surprising or unlikely to happen
Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are surprised or shockedsynonym
Main entry: fact

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is that a fact?
— used to respond to a statement that is thought to be surprising or unlikely

“He looks much younger, but he's actually almost 60 years old.” “Is that a fact?” [=I am surprised he is 60 years old]

“A lot of people agree with me.” “Is that a fact?” [=I doubt that a lot of people agree with you]

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Main Entry:fact

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Is that a ˈfact? idiom
(informal) used to reply to a statement that you find interesting or surprising, or that you do not believe

‘She says I'm one of the best students she's ever taught.’ ‘Is that a fact?’

Main entry:factidiom

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