matter of course
/ˌmat(ə)rəvˈkɔːs/noun
Something which is to be expected as following the natural course or order of things. as a matter of course: naturally; without question, hesitation, or second thought. Also as the matter of course ( rare ).
- Now rare as a mass noun..
adjective
Usually with hyphen. Occurring or following as a matter of course; that is to be expected. Of a person or a person's attitude: taking things as a matter of course; casual, offhand.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Arthur Golding (d. 1606), translator. From matter + of + course.
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