used to emphasize one's seriousness, determination, or truthfulness

to speak convincingly or authoritatively about a subject, especially in a way that suggests knowledge, expertise, or confidence

used to emphasize that something cannot be true or accurate

to forcefully make a point in an argument or discussion to ensure that there are no misunderstandings

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

used before summarizing or stating most important facts of a situation

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

to avoid talking about the details of something that has happened and only give the main points

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

used for saying that something has the same effect as another thing

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

considering all the parts or items that make up a whole