I thought he was angry, but that is not the case.
the case
idiomthe truth about a situation. You use this when you want to say that a specific fact or statement is correct.
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