A matter of opinion

A question about which there are different opinions.It was a matter of opinion as to what design would be best for the new art gallery.

A matter of life and death

An issue of great urgency.It was a matter of life and death to rescue the young boy from the water quickly.

As a matter of fact

Used to emphasize that something is true or actually happened."As a matter of fact, I saw my friend last night and he asked me how you were."

A matter-of-fact manner/way

A way of simply telling or showing the truth, a way that makes one seem not to care much.The witness described the murder in a matter-of-fact... Read more →

A matter of fact

Something that can be proved and is true.It was a matter of fact that no taxes were paid by the company last year.

A matter of course

The usual way or habit or rule.Everything was done as a matter of course and nobody thought about the results.

Matter

To be important.It does not matter if I come to work late tomorrow.

A match made in heaven

A couple who get along perfectly.When the two people finally met each other, it was a match made in heaven.

A match for (someone)

Equal to someone in a contest.The German soccer team was a match for the Brazilian team.

A marvel to behold

Someone or something that is quite wonderful or exciting to see.The new bridge is a marvel to behold and many tourists want to see it.