facts on the ground
The situation in reality as opposed to in the abstract.
ADJ.
all, known, known, related, relative, startling, sure
The startling facts about climate change were finally presented to the public.
VERB + FACTS
accord, acquainted, agree, confuse, discovered, face, judging, learn
We need to face the facts that our old business plan no longer works.
FACTS + NOUN
accident, methods, mori, mr
The accident facts presented by the insurance investigator contradicted what the witness had claimed.
PREP.
from, in, with
I need to check the facts in this report before submitting it to my manager.
ADV.
mutually
The two witnesses gave statements that were mutually contradictory facts about what happened that night.