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

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30 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.

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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