be a matter of (something)

be a matter of (something)

To be the main or consequential issue. With your reckless spending behavior, it's only a matter of time before you go broke. I don't care about the money—it's a matter of principle. It's a matter of trust! How can I get back together with someone who cheated on me?

See also: matter, of

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be (all) a matter of something/doing something

depend on something/doing something: Success in business is all a matter of experience. ♢ Doing anything well is a matter of practice.

See also: matter, of, something

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