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Definitie & Betekenis van "[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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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.
I just knew it's a matter of time before she shows her real colour.
The two friends' different lifestyles are on a collision course, and it's only a matter of time before they clash.
Given the rapid advances in technology, it's only a matter of time before autonomous vehicles become a common sight on the roads.
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