на деле

in reality

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phrase Uncommon #17,986
in reality Often contrasts what seems or is expected with what is actually true; it can also mean “in practice.”
RU: На деле всё оказалось проще.
EN: In reality, everything turned out to be simpler.

На деле так и есть.

That is indeed the case in practice.

— Королевство полной луны (2012)

Она честна на словах и на деле.

She is honest in word and deed.

Невозможно осуществить на деле этот план.

It is impossible to implement this plan in practice.

На деле, это произошло спустя несколько месяцев, верно?

Actually, it happened several months later, right?

— Оппенгеймер (2023)