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  1. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › be-only-a-matter-of-timeBE (ONLY) A MATTER OF TIME - Cambridge English Dictionary

    If it is (only) a matter of time until something happens, it is certain to happen but you do not know when it will happen: It's only a matter of time before he's forced to resign . SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

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      A MATTER/QUESTION OF TIME definition: 1. used when you think...

  2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'a matter of time' - Collins Online Dictionary

    If you say that something is just a matter of time, you mean that it is certain to happen at some time in the future.

  3. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › a+matter+of+timeA matter of time - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    a matter of time. An inevitability or eventuality; something that is or seems sure to happen at some point in the future. With your reckless spending behavior, it's just a matter of time before you go broke. We'll catch the person responsible eventually.

  4. www.oysterenglish.com › idiom-a-matter-of-timeIdiom: A matter of time (meaning & examples) - Oyster English

    Meaning. Idiom: a matter of time. something will eventually happen or become true. Note: this idiom is often preceded by "only" or "just" Example sentences. — Your paintings are incredible. It’s only a matter of time before you become famous. — If you continue to drive like this, it’s only a matter of time until you get into a serious accident.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › a matter of timeA matter of time Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 10, 2024 · 1. used to refer to a small amount. It cooks in a matter of (a few) minutes. The crisis was resolved in a matter of a few hours. The ball was foul by a matter of inches. 2. used to say that one thing results from or requires another. Learning to ride a bicycle is a matter of practice.

  6. ludwig.guru › s › in+a+matter+of+timein a matter of time | English examples in context | Ludwig

    The phrase "in a matter of time" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to indicate that something will happen soon, or in a relatively short time span. For example, "We'll get to the bottom of this mystery in a matter of time.".

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › matter-question-of-timeA MATTER/QUESTION OF TIME - Cambridge English Dictionary

    A MATTER/QUESTION OF TIME definition: 1. used when you think that something will happen at some point in the near future: 2. used when…. Learn more.