# the case

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/the-case
Updated: 2026-04-22

## 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.

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