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"I'm just stating a fact" vs "I'm just stating the fact"

"I'm just stating the facts" is sometimes used when people make statements that sound rude or inappropriate. They use this sentence to claim that they are simply being truthful.
Tip: Use this sentence with caution because it can often start arguments!

Last Updated: March 20, 2019

I'm just stating a fact

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

The standard version of this idiom is "I'm just stating the facts." It often follows a statement that can be interpreted as mean or inappropriate.

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I'm just stating the facts.

I'm just stating the fact

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

This is an idiom that's usually phrased as "I'm just stating the facts." While the speaker is claiming that a previous statement is truthful, it's often hurtful or rude.

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I'm just stating the facts.

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