to [have] time to kill

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to [take] {one's} time

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The idiom "be a matter of time" is used to convey the idea that a particular event or outcome is inevitable and will occur in the future, although the specific timing may be uncertain. Its origin is not precisely documented, but it has been used for many years to indicate the inevitability of a situation.

What is the origin of the idiom "be a matter of time" and when to use it?

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time

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there is no time like the present

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to [have] no time for {sb/sth}

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to [make] time

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to [give] {sb} a (hard|tough|rough) time

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in plenty of time

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to spare

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to scoot

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to scrub

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incinerator

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federal law

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Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "take time," "scoot," "have time to kill," etc.

Face2Face Advanced「ユニット8 - 8A」語彙