Question 1

What does "matter of time" mean?

Accepted Answer

Something that is certain to happen eventually, even if the exact timing is unknown.

Question 2

How do you use "matter of time" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

With the debt mounting, it was only a matter of time before the company collapsed.

Question 3

Is "matter of time" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"matter of time" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used to express inevitability; often preceded by 'only a' to reinforce certainty.