Meaning of 'As a matter of fact'

[Alisa]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #709 "Time of the Year", question 2

B: Well, there is as a matter of ..........

(a) information
(b) point
(c) fact
(d) detail

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #709 "Time of the Year", answer 2

B: Well, there is as a matter of fact.

Correct answer: (c) fact
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detail?

Alisa

[Alan]

'As a matter of fact' is a set expression and means: It is true.

Alan
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[Babi]

"as a matter of point" has a meaning or not?
thank you in advance