"it's only a matter of time" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} it's only a matter of time
  1. An event or occurrence is inevitable and will definitely occur at a future date. Synonyms: it's a matter of time, it's a question of time, it's only a question of time
    Sense id: en-it's_only_a_matter_of_time-en-phrase-nMwaaGfs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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