Grammar fix
be a matter of
central consideration
To mean that something mainly depends on a particular factor or choice.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Choosing the right course is mainly a matter of finding something you can stick with.
For me, choosing a place to live is mostly a matter of cost and how close it is to work.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It is a matter about money.
Say: It is a matter of money.
Use 'a matter of', not 'a matter about', before the central factor.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
The main thing something depends on
What you stressDeciding factorSimplifying
come down toIdentifies the main factor behind a choice or outcome.
be a matter ofYou're here · Identifies the central consideration, often money, timing, or preference.
boil down toReduces a complicated issue to its essential point.