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Definice a Význam "[be] (only|just|) a matter of time"

to be only a matter of time
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to certainly happen at some point in the future

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "be a matter of time" and when to use it?

The idiom "be a matter of time" is used to convey the idea that a particular event or outcome is inevitable and will occur in the future, although the specific timing may be uncertain. Its origin is not precisely documented, but it has been used for many years to indicate the inevitability of a situation.

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Once the cloth began to smolder, it was only a matter of time before it would take fire.
For a budding entrepreneur with a great product, it's just a matter of time before their business takes off.
As soon as he stepped up to the plate, everyone knew it was only a matter of time before he would connect and launch the ball into the outfield.
As soon as Mark noticed his receding hairline, he knew it was only a matter of time before he became bald as a cue ball.
With the global trend towards renewable energy, it's only a matter of time before fossil fuels become less dominant.
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