a matter of time

a matter of time

An inevitability or eventuality; something that is or seems sure to happen at some point in the future. With your reckless spending behavior, it's just a matter of time before you go broke.
See also: matter, of, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a question of time
  • only a question of time
  • be a question of time
  • be just a question of time
  • be only a question of time
  • it's only, just, etc. a matter/a question of time
  • be only a matter of time
  • be just a matter of time
  • be all over bar the shouting
  • a matter of days, miles, pounds, etc.
References in periodicals archive
It's just a matter of time before I get the results I'm accustomed to."
Hitting slumps are psychological battles for hitters
I have another quote from the book A Matter of Time - Risk and Opportunity in the Nonschool Hours.
Miller's meanderings: challenges for the new season