the small matter of (something)



the small matter of (something)

Said in reference to a rather large or important issue that has not yet been completed or addressed. A: "Thank you for your services, Jennings. My valet will show you out." B: "Thank you, sir. However, there is still the small matter of my pay for the last three months."
See also: matter, of, small

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aigle-Greek Mythology
Hefina-Welsh
Morwenna-Cornish, Welsh
Barrow['bærəu]
Gamalielgə-MAY-lee-əl (English)Biblical
Tovia-Hebrew