a matter of

idiom
UK: /ə ˈmætər ɒv/
US: /ə ˈmætər ʌv/

  1. Relating to the importance or significance of something; having consequence.

    1. It is a matter of life and death for them to find help. [ ] [ ]
    2. Getting the project done on time is a matter of great importance to the company's reputation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Referring to something that involves or concerns a particular thing.

    1. This is a matter of personal choice, so do what you want. [ ] [ ]
    2. Resolving the dispute became a matter of intense negotiation between the parties involved. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to indicate that something will only take a short time or a small amount of effort.

    1. It's a matter of seconds to send a text message. [ ] [ ]
    2. Finishing the report is a matter of completing the final section and submitting it online. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regarding concerning about

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "a matter of" in English means: Relating to the importance or significance of something; having consequence., Referring to something that involves or concerns a particular thing., Used to indicate that something will only take a short time or a small amount of effort..

The phonetic transcription of "a matter of" is /ə ˈmætər ɒv/ in British English and /ə ˈmætər ʌv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a matter of": regarding, concerning, about.

Example usage of "a matter of": "It is a matter of life and death for them to find help.". More examples on the page.