the small matter of (something)

Said in reference to a rather large or important issue that has not yet been completed or addressed. A: "Thank you for your services, Jennings. My valet will show you out." B: "Thank you, sir. However, there is still the small matter of my pay for the last three months."

See also: matter, of, small

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the little matter of (something)
you saved the day
thank you for the lift
thank you for the ride
thank you
on with the show
thank (one's) lucky stars
thank lucky stars
thank one's lucky stars
thank one's lucky stars, to

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