Use this phrase to talk about
the one important element of a situation or skill.
For example, imagine that you
hid your daughter’s birthday present in the closet. Your wife says that she
will certainly find it:
She’s definitely gonna find it. It’s just a matter of
time.
In this case, everything is
ready for your daughter to find the present. The only question is time, or when
she’ll find it.
If you’re getting ready to
host a big party, you can say to your friend:
Okay, we’re basically ready. It’s just a matter of how
many people are coming.
In this case, you are
completely prepared; the only thing unknown is the exact number of guests.
If you’re arguing a lot with
your boyfriend, but you know you just need to communicate better, you can
say:
It’s just a matter of communication.