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it's only a matter of time

it's only a matter of time phrase: an event or occurrence is inevitable and will definitely occur at a future date.

Phrase

it's only a matter of time

  1. An event or occurrence is inevitable and will definitely occur at a future date.

Synonyms of it's only a matter of time

Questions about it's only a matter of time

What does it's only a matter of time mean?
It's only a matter of time means an event or occurrence is inevitable and will definitely occur at a future date.
What part of speech is it's only a matter of time?
It's only a matter of time is a phrase.

Words near it's only a matter of time in the dictionary

  1. it's not what you know but whom you know
  2. it's not what you say but how you say it
  3. it's not you, it's me
  4. it's nothing
  5. it's on
  6. it's only a matter of time
  7. it's only a question of time
  8. it's raining
  9. it's snowing
  10. it's someone's funeral
  11. it's the hit dog that howls

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