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the core fact

[ðə kɔːr fækt]
noun phrasepl: the core facts
o fato central
1. the most important or fundamental fact; the essential truth at the center of a matter
The core fact is that we need to reduce expenses to stay profitable.
O fato central é que precisamos reduzir despesas para permanecer lucrativos.
2. the basic or primary truth underlying a situation or argument
Regardless of the debate, the core fact remains unchanged.
Independentemente do debate, o fato central permanece inalterado.
Synonyms
fundamental factessential truthbasic factmain pointcrux of the matter
Antonyms
peripheral detailminor pointsecondary fact

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
o fato central
most common usage
São Paulo
o fato essencial
emphasis on essentiality
Portugal
o facto central
uses 'facto' instead of 'fato'

Related Idioms & Phrases

bottom line
the long and the short of it
the heart of the matter
getting to the point
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