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Expressions with Matter

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    Content of Advanced 2 course, lesson 5C
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  • What does the expression " it's only a matter of time" mean?
    It will definitely happen, we just don't know when.
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  • What does the expression "no laughing matter" mean?
    It should be taken seriously.
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  • What does the expression "mind over matter" mean?
    When mental power overcomes physical difficulties.
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  • What does the expression "as a matter of course" mean?
    Something done as a habit because is expected.
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  • What does the expression "no matter which way you look at it" mean?
    We use to say when something is not important or has no effect.
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  • What does the expression "as a matter of principle" mean?
    When something is important to somebody as a sense of being a key life principle/value.
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  • What does the expression "it's a matter of life and death" mean?
    Involves decisions that will affect people’s lives.
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  • What does the expression "the crux/heart of the matter is" mean?
    The most vital or most important part of a problem.
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  • What does the expression "to make matters worse" mean?
    To make the situation even more unpleasant or difficult.
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  • What does the expression "to take matters into your own hands" mean?
    To take action yourself rather than wait for others to do it.
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