на са́мом де́ле
common #492
expression
- 1.
actually, in fact, as a matter of fact, in reality
Она́ ка́жется стро́гой, но на са́мом де́ле она́ до́брая.
She seems strict, but she's actually kind.
Introduces a correction of a false impression.
- 2.
really, truly, indeed
Она́ ве́рила, что гномы есть на са́мом де́ле.
She believed that gnomes really exist.
Confirms rather than corrects.
Examples
Мы не мо́жем на самом де́ле его вы́бросить!
We can't really throw it away!
На самом де́ле э́то действительно хоро́шая иде́я.
That's actually a really good idea.
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