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Ways to Say "it's only a" in English

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time before she finds me.

It means the speaker believes being found is inevitable and will happen soon.

From The Mistress Trap, Episode 42

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone says the other person will eventually be found by the woman chasing them.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you expect trouble or think someone will catch up to you. It sounds tense and dramatic, so it fits thriller or conflict scenes better than casual speech.

Better ways to say it

1
It's only a matter of time before she finds me.
2
She'll find me eventually.
3
It's just a matter of time.

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