In fact

In factis a discourse marker.

We usein factto add more detailed information to what has just been said:

A:

Did she pass her driving test?

B:

Yes, she did;in fact,she’s now taking an advanced driving test.

In factis commonly used in front position in a clause, although in informal situations, it may occur in end position:

The holiday was really disappointing – a complete disaster,in fact. It just rained all the time.

Other discourse markers which have similar meanings include:in actual fact, as a matter of fact, in point of fact, actually, in truth.