Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

only-just-etc-a-question-matter-of-time

Phrase

[ˈoʊnli dʒʌst ə kwɛsʧən ˈmætə(r) ʌv taɪm]

Definition

A phrase used to express the idea that something will inevitably happen soon or is a matter of time before it occurs.

Examples

It’s only-just-a-question-matter-of-time before the stars align for your big break.
We’ve been waiting for spring; it’s only-just-a-question-matter-of-time now.

Meaning

This expression suggests that while a particular event has not happened yet, it is expected to happen in the near future. It emphasizes inevitability and time dependence.