a matter of (something)

1. What is important is (doing something). It's a matter of sticking with the program in order to succeed.2. (Something) is 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.See also: matter, of

a matter of ˈdays, ˈmiles, ˈpounds, etc.

a particular number of days, miles, etc., especially when this number is small: Don’t worry, it’ll only be a matter of hours before he gets back. ♢ It will only cost us a matter of a few pounds. ♢ Travelling by boat could take us a matter of weeks.See also: matter, of

单词	a matter of (something)
释义	a matter of (something) a matter of (something) 1. What is important is (doing something). It's a matter of sticking with the program in order to succeed.2. (Something) is 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.See also: matter, of a matter of ˈdays, ˈmiles, ˈpounds, etc. a particular number of days, miles, etc., especially when this number is small: Don’t worry, it’ll only be a matter of hours before he gets back. ♢ It will only cost us a matter of a few pounds. ♢ Travelling by boat could take us a matter of weeks.See also: matter, of
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