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What does “it's only a matter of time” mean?
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C1
Used to say something is certain to happen eventually, even if you don't know exactly when
“It's only a matter of time before they announce the merger.”
From the C1 lesson What's Next? (the future).
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What does “it's only a matter of time” mean?
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