Idiom idiom
the case
Meaning
the truth about a situation. You use this when you want to say that a specific fact or statement is correct.
Examples
“I thought he was angry, but that is not the case.”
“Many people believe that coffee is bad for you, but recent studies show this is not the case.”
“While the initial reports suggested a simple misunderstanding, a thorough investigation revealed that the case was actually far more complicated than anyone had anticipated.”
Last updated April 22, 2026