be a matter of something/doing something

be a matter of (doing something)

To be contingent on doing a particular thing. It's a matter of sticking with the program in order to succeed.
See also: matter, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be (all) a matter of something/doing something

depend on something/doing something: Success in business is all a matter of experience. Doing anything well is a matter of practice.
See also: matter, of, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be a matter of (doing something)
  • it is a matter of (doing something)
  • any way
  • record
  • no matter what
  • the matter at hand
  • no matter
  • for that matter
  • be the matter
  • be the matter (with someone or something)