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una questione di

matt Idioma

as a matter of fact

to state a fact, in fact, to be perfectly honest The burrowing owl is a protected species. As a matter of fact, it's an endangered species.

crux of the matter

(See the crux of the matter)

for that matter

about that, with regard to that I don

get to the heart of (a matter)

understand the most important thing about something It took a long time but we finally got to the heart of the matter about the new employee.

matter

be important It doesn

matter of course

the usual way, habit, rule It was done as a matter of course and nobody really thought about the results.

matter of fact

something that is really true, something that can be proved As a matter of fact I saw him last night and he asked me how you were.

mind over matter

believing you can do it, using the mind's power When your brain controls your heart rate, it's mind over matter.

no matter

regardless of No matter how hard that I try my tutor is never satisfied.

no matter how you slice it

it does not matter how you look at it No matter how you slice it, we have to hire more help.

the crux of the matter

the main point, the real issue Uncle Bert is too old to drive the car. That's the crux of the matter.

whatsa matter

what's the matter; what's the problem?

in the matter of

as regards在…上；就…而言
He is strict in the matter of discipline．他在纪律方面是严格的。
He has not a good reputation in the matter of honesty．要说诚实，他的名声不好。
You have everything you need in the matter of books．就书而言，你需要的都有。

no matter what happens

Idiom(s): no matter what happens

Theme: REGARDLESS

in any event; without regard to what happens (in the future).
• We'll be there on time, no matter what.
• No matter what happens, we'll still be friends.

no laughing matter

Idiom(s): no laughing matter

Theme: SERIOUSNESS

a serious matter.
• Be serious. This is no laughing matter.
• This disease is no laughing matter. It's quite deadly.

matter-of-fact

Idiom(s): matter-of-fact

Theme: FRANKNESS

businesslike; unfeeling.
• Don't expect a lot of sympathy from Ann. She's very matter-of-fact.
• Don't be so matter-of-fact. It hurts my feelings.

matter of opinion

Idiom(s): matter of opinion

Theme: OPINION

the question of how good or bad someone or something is.
• It's a matter of opinion how good the company is. John thinks it's great and Fred thinks it's poor.
• How efficient the committee is a matter of opinion.

matter of life and death

Idiom(s): matter of life and death

Theme: URGENCY

a matter of great urgency; an issue that will decide between living and dying. (Often an exaggeration. Fixed order.)
• We must find a doctor. It's a matter of life and death.
• I must have some water. It's a matter of life and death.

gray matter

Idiom(s): gray matter

Theme: INTELLIGENCE

intelligence; brains; power of thought. (Informal.)
• Use your gray matter and think what will happen if the committee resigns.
• Surely they'll come up with an acceptable solution if they use some gray matter.

get to the heart of the matter

Idiom(s): get to the heart of the matter AND get at the heart of the matter

Theme: UNDERSTANDING

to get to the essentials of a matter.
• We have to stop wasting time and get to the heart of the matter.
• You've been very helpful. You really seem to be able to get to the heart of the matter.

as a matter of course

Idiom(s): as a matter of course

Theme: NORMALITY

normally; as a normal procedure.
• The nurse always takes your temperature as a matter of course.
• You are expected to make your own bed as a matter of course.

get at the heart of the matter

Grey matter

Grey/gray matter is the human brain.

as a matter of fact|fact|matter|matter of fact

adv. phr. Actually; really; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what was said.

Often used as an interjection. It's not true that I cannot swim; as a matter of fact, I used to work as a lifeguard in Hawaii. Do you think this costs too much? As a matter of fact, I think it is rather cheap.

crux of the matter|crux|matter

n. phr. The basic issue at hand; the core essence that one must face. The crux of the matter is that he is incompetent and we will have to fire him.

for that matter|for|matter

adv. phr. With regard to that; about that. I don't know, and for that matter, I don't care. Alice didn't come, and for that matter, she didn't even telephone.
Compare: MATTER OP FACT

laughing matter|laugh|laughing|matter

n. A funny happening; a silly situation.

Usually used with "no". John's failing the test is no laughing matter! We were amused when our neighbor's cat had five kittens, but when our own cat had six kittens it was no laughing matter.

matter of course|course|matter

n. phr. Something always done; the usual way; habit; rule. A was a matter of course for John to dress carefully when he was meeting his wife. Bank officers ask questions as a matter of course when someone wants to borrow money.

matter of fact|fact|matter

n. phr. Something that is really true; something that can be proved. The town records showed that it was a matter of fact that the two boys were brothers. It is a matter of fact that the American war against England was successful.

Often used for emphasis in the phrase "as a matter of fact". I didn't go yesterday, and as a matter of fact, f didn't go all week. Mary wasn't wearing a blue dress. As a matter of fact, she hasn't got a blue dress.
Compare: FOR THAT MATTER, IN FACT.
Antonym: MATTER OF OPINION.

matter of opinion|matter|opinion

n. phr. Something that may or may not be true; something that people do not all agree on. Whether or not he was a good general is a matter of opinion.
Compare: MATTER OF FACT.

matter of record|matter|record

n. phr. A fact or event that is kept officially as a legal record. If you are convicted of speeding it becomes a matter of record. A birth certificate or a marriage license is a matter of record.

matter-of-fact|fact|matter

adj. 1. Simply telling or showing the truth; not explaining or telling more. The newspaper gave a matter-of-fact account of the murder trial. 2. Showing little feeling or excitement or trouble; seeming not to care much. When Mary's father died she acted in a very matter-of-fact way. He was a very matter-of-fact person.

no matter|matter

1. Not anything important. I wanted to see him before he left but it's no matter. 2. It makes no difference; regardless of. She was going to be a singer no matter what difficulties she met. He had to get the car fixed no matter how much it cost. No matter what you try to do, it is important to be able to speak well. You can't go in no matter who you are. Mary wanted to get to school on time, no matter if she went without breakfast.

no matter what|matter|no matter

adv. phr. Under any circumstances. We will go to Europe this summer, no matter what. Charles had decided to go to the football game and he felt he must go no matter what.
Compare: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER.

the matter|matter

adj. Not as it should be; wrong.

Used in questions or with negatives or "if". Why don't you answer me? What's the matter? John may be slow in arithmetic, but nothing's the matter with his pitching arm. If anything is the matter, please tell me.

heart of the matter

heart of the matter
see crux of the matter.

laughing matter

laughing matter
see under no joke.

matter of course, a

matter of course, a
Something that is expected, as in It was a matter of course that police officers received special training. It is also put as as a matter of course, meaning “as part of a standard procedure,” as in The employer checked John's references as a matter of course. First recorded only in 1809, this idiom uses course in the sense of “the natural or logical order of events.”

matter of fact, a

matter of fact, a
Something that is literally or factually true, as in The records showed it to be a matter of fact that they were married in 1960. This idiom often occurs in the phrase as a matter of fact, as in As a matter of fact, you are absolutely right. Matter of fact was first recorded in 1581, and originally was a legal term distinguishing the facts of a case from the law, called matter of law, applying to it. It began to be applied to other concerns in the late 1600s.

matter of life and death, a

matter of life and death, a
A very urgent issue, situation, or circumstance. This expression can be used either literally, as in She told the doctor to hurry as it was a matter of life and death, or hyperbolically, as in Don't worry about finishing on time—it's hardly a matter of life and death. First recorded in 1849, it alludes to such urgency that someone's life depends on it. Although a matter of life or death would make more sense, it is rarely put that way.

matter of opinion, a

matter of opinion, a
A question on which people hold different views, as in I rather like that design, but really, it's a matter of opinion, or The quality of that new stock issue is a matter of opinion. This expression was first recorded in 1843.

mince matters

mince matters
Also, mince words. Moderate or restrain one's language to be polite or avoid giving offense. Today these phrases are nearly always put negatively, as in Not to mince matters, I feel he should resign, or Don't mince words—say what you mean. The usage dates from the mid-1500s and transfers cutting something such as meat into small pieces to minimizing the harsh impact of words.

root of the matter

root of the matter
The essential part or cause of something, as in We still don't understand what happened; we must get to the root of the matter. This expression was first recorded in the Bible (Job 19:28).

the matter

the matter
see what's the matter.

what's the matter

what's the matter
What is the difficulty or problem? What troubles or ails you? For example, You look upset—what's the matter? or Can you tell me what's the matter with my car? This idiom uses matter in the sense of “the essence of something,” in this case a problem. It was first recorded in 1469. Also see what's with.