of great moment

of great moment

Of much importance or significance; momentous. This ruling is of great moment for members of the minority group, who have long been marginalized and victimized. This is an issue of great moment for every person on the planet.
See also: great, moment, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

of ˈmoment

(after nouns) very important: matters of great moment
See also: moment, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • of moment
  • date with destiny
  • matter to
  • matter to (one)
  • be of no account
  • ally
  • first magnitude/order/water, of the
  • magnitude
  • of the first magnitude
  • of no account
References in classic literature
She had only two or three phrases to add, but they were apparently of great moment. She deepened her voice, smiling as she did so, and the little girl gazed at her with round eyes.
Whither she was going she did not know, nor was it a matter of great moment since death must be her lot sooner or later.
"Now, it is of great moment that well-drawn laws should themselves define all the points they possibly can and leave as few as may be to the decision of the judges; and this for several reasons....
Michael's college is something of great moment, to voice your concerns to the Chancellor and to the President of SMC.
It's a stellar little musical moment, and just one in a series of great moments on a great album.
"They've got plenty of great moments I am looking for one more great moment at Spurs."
Well, while the soap has given us plenty of great moments, have you ever wondered which character is most responsible for keeping us guessing at the end of each episode?
Our own business has also had its share of great moments. The creation of the first insurance company in America in the 1700s and the emergence of the mutual companies in the 1840s were all pivotal moments in the creation of the business we are engaged in today.