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the facts

[ðə fækts]
noun
os fatos
1. things that are known to be true; information based on reality rather than opinion or speculation
We need to stick to the facts and avoid assumptions.
Precisamos nos ater aos fatos e evitar suposições.
2. actual events or circumstances that have occurred
The facts of the case were presented to the jury.
Os fatos do caso foram apresentados ao júri.
NYC Slang
the real deal; what's really going on
Synonyms
the truthrealityevidenceinformationdetails
Antonyms
fictionliesspeculationopinionsfalsehoods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
os fatos
most common usage
São Paulo
os fatos
standard usage
Portugal
os factos
alternative spelling with 'c' instead of 't'

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the facts
face the facts
the facts speak for themselves
get the facts straight
bare facts
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