The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
facts
noun: something (see more)
People can know that something is like this (e.g. the sky is blue).
They can know it as they can know that something is in a place, if they see that place.
If someone wants to know that it is like this they can do something (e.g. go outside and look).
Other people can do the same.
"I don't want to hear your bullshit, just give me the facts. Tell me exactly what happened."
"Let's check the facts on your statement."
"Scott Morrison and Michael McCormack need ‘to lay out the facts’ into the saga surrounding Nationals MP Andrew Broad, Labor Senator Jenny Mcallister says. "
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