English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "it's only a" in English
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matter of time before he comes to me.
It means the speaker thinks something is inevitable and will happen soon.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 58
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone predicts that another person will eventually come to them.
Usage Scenario
Use this to say you believe a person will eventually act a certain way. It sounds confident and somewhat dramatic, not casual.
Better ways to say it
1
It's only a matter of time.
2
He'll come to me sooner or later.
3
It's just a matter of time before he comes.
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