Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-matter-of-time
idiom
/ə ˈmætər əv taɪm/
Definition
A situation or event that is certain to happen eventually, though the exact timing is unknown.
Examples
- Winning the championship was just a matter of time, considering their hard work.
- With her talent, it’s only a matter of time before she gets recognized.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that something will occur eventually and is just a question of when, not if.
Synonyms
- inevitable
- just a question of time
- soon to happen
