matter of course
noun phraseDefinition of matter of course
: something that is to be expected as a natural or logical consequence
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“Matter of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matter%20of%20course. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of matter of course was in 1739
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