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
TomÁSto-MAHS (Spanish), too-MASH (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese, Irish
Erfan-Persian
Oluwatoyin-Western African, Yoruba
Claudette[klɔ:'det]
Appleyard['æplja:d]
Corey['kəʊri]