matter of course

noun phrase

: something that is to be expected as a natural or logical consequence

Examples of matter of course in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hydration matters of course, but the mindset is just as important. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

As a matter of course, back in the day. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

Agents assume the worst, take immediate action, and evacuate Very Important Persons (VIPs) as a matter of course. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026

These extra tasks are often assigned to us at work as a matter of course too: getting a farewell present for a colleague, organizing the office happy hour, planning a lunch event for the whole team. — Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026

This time, the budget won’t be quite as bottomless, both because of NIL restrictions and as a matter of course correction. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026

As a matter of course, pundits and academics quarrel about political descriptors. — The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for matter of course

• bourse
• coarse
• force
• gorse
• hoarse
• horse
• norse
• source
• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce

Kids Definition

matter of course

: something that may be expected as a result of something else