Definition
An inevitable result; something that is bound to happen.
In Context
- "DUKAT: I blame no one but myself. I was indiscreet. I compromised myself and have been punished accordingly. If someone under my command had behaved so outrageously, I would do the same thing to him. Besides, I assure you, this is only a temporary setback. Everything I have lost, I will regain. It's only a matter of time."
- "In a matter of time it would slip from my mind / In and out of my life, you would slip from my mind / In a matter of time"
- "Dortmund continued to control proceedings, however, and it looked only a matter of time before they would break through."
Also Said As
- question of time