a matter of course
Related to a matter of course: come in handy, take account of, so much for
a matter of course
An action or result that is expected or logical. Handshakes are usually a matter of course after an initial meeting between two people.
See also: course, matter, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
matter of course, a
Something that is expected, as in It was a matter of course that police officers received special training. It is also put as as a matter of course, meaning "as part of a standard procedure," as in The employer checked John's references as a matter of course. First recorded only in 1809, this idiom uses course in the sense of "the natural or logical order of events."
See also: matter, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- matter of course, a
- nothing for it
- there's nothing (else) for it (but to do something)
- there's nothing for it
- there's only one thing for it
- off course
- take a course
- take a course (in something)
- snap course
- in due course