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a matter of time

Expression · B2

a matter of time

Meaning

Something certain to happen eventually.

Example

It was only a matter of time before someone noticed the error.

When to use it

Usually "only/just a matter of time".

Upper intermediate (B2): sounds natural and fluent.

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