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used to say that sth will definitely happen, although you are not sure when
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It's only a matter of time before they bring out their own version of the software.
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it's just a matter of time (before …)
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it's only a matter of time (before …) — it s just/only a matter of ˈtime (before…) idiom used to say that sth will definitely happen, although you are not sure when • It s only a matter of time before they bring out their own version of the software. Main entry: ↑matteridiom … Useful english dictionary
matter of time — If you say that it is only or just a matter of time before (or until) something happens, it is certain to happen or will inevitably take place, although you do not know when. Restrictive measures will have to be introduced. It s just a… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
(a) matter of time — sure to happen at some time in the future. If she wins next year s congressional race, it seems only a matter of time before she ends up running for the Senate. Usage notes: usually used with only or just: It s just a matter of time before prices … New idioms dictionary
time — time1 W1S1 [taım] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(minutes/hours etc)¦ 2¦(on a clock)¦ 3¦(occasion)¦ 4¦(point when something happens)¦ 5¦(period of time)¦ 6¦(available time)¦ 7 all the time 8 most of the time 9 half the time 10 at tim … Dictionary of contemporary English
time — [[t]ta͟ɪm[/t]] ♦ times, timing, timed 1) N UNCOUNT Time is what we measure in minutes, hours, days, and years. ...a two week period of time... Time passed, and still Ma did not appear... As time went on the visits got more and more regular... The … English dictionary
time — 1 /taIm/ noun TIME 1 (U) something that is measured in minutes, hours, years etc using clocks: a machine that can travel through time | The basic unit of time, the second, was redefined in 1967. | time passes/goes by: time goes by so quickly… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
matter — mat|ter1 [ mætər ] noun *** ▸ 1 something being dealt with ▸ 2 problem/bad situation ▸ 3 situation that someone is in ▸ 4 substance ▸ 5 when time is short ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count something that you are discussing, considering, or dealing with:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
matter — mat|ter1 W1S1 [ˈmætə US ər] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(SUBJECT/SITUATION)¦ 2 matters 3¦(MATERIAL)¦ 4 as a matter of fact 5 what s the matter?/something s the matter/nothing s the matter etc 6.) the truth/fact of the matter is (that) 7 for that matter 8 be… … Dictionary of contemporary English
matter — 1 noun SUBJECT/SITUATION 1 (C) a subject or situation that you have to think about or deal with: You do realize this is a serious matter, don t you? | He wasn t particularly interested in financial matters. | a matter of importance/concern/regret … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
