Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
30th November 2025

There's no getting around the fact that ...

We use this expression to say that something cannot be refused or denied, that it is definitely true.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
I love London.
Yes, but there's no getting around the fact that it's expensive here.
Example 2
She's good at her job, you must admit.
Sure, but there's no getting around the fact that she can be very rude, too.

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