be only a matter of time

be only a matter of time

To be an inevitability or eventuality; to be or seem sure to happen at some point in the future. With your reckless spending behavior, it's only a matter of time before you go broke.
See also: matter, of, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be just a matter of time
  • it's only, just, etc. a matter/a question of time
  • be just a question of time
  • be only a question of time
  • only a question of time
  • a matter of time
  • a question of time
  • be a question of time
  • a matter of (something)
  • a matter of days, miles, pounds, etc.