What is another word for matter of time?

Pronunciation: [mˈatəɹ ɒv tˈa͡ɪm] (IPA)

"Matter of time" is a common idiomatic expression that implies that something will happen eventually, but the exact timing is uncertain. However, the English language contains numerous synonyms that can convey similar meanings. For instance, "inevitable" means that something is bound to happen sooner or later. "Impending" suggests that an event or consequence is imminent and could happen at any moment. "Approaching" means that an event is drawing near. "Imperative" suggests that an action must happen without fail. "Decisive" implies that a result will be reached or a choice made soon. Regardless of the synonym used, they all convey the same idea of something being expected to happen shortly.

What are the hypernyms for Matter of time?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Matter of time

  • But it was not possible to do this movie, in this matter of time, without a solid rehearsal period.
    Debbie Allen
  • The United Nations charter gives every nation the right to self defence, therefore when the American embassies were bombed it was a matter of time before the Americans responded by going for what they suspected were the causes of the attack.
    Benazir Bhutto
  • Healing in a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.
    Hippocrates
  • Because I'm such a creative person, and I've always got my nose in a book, I suppose it was only a matter of time before non-fiction turned into fiction again. But I never consciously set out to become a writer and I never thought I'd be doing the things I'm doing today.
    Paul Kane
  • Don't worry, don't worry. Look at the Astors and the Vanderbilts, all those big society people. They were the worst thieves - and now look at them. It's just a matter of time.
    Meyer Lansky

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