matter of course
A natural or logical outcome; perforce.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Checking the locks at night is a matter of course for us.”
“In this office, employees expect to work late during the busy season as a matter of course.”
“The seasoned diplomat accepted the risks of his dangerous assignment as a matter of course, never once questioning the necessity of his presence.”
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crash course
A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.
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due course
Regular or appropriate passage or occurrence
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grey matter
Brains; a person's ability to think.
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horses for courses
Different people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another.
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let nature take its course
To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.
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make matters worse
To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.
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matter at hand
The current issue, which requires immediate attention.
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matter of life and death
An extremely urgent matter.
Last updated August 10, 2026