no small matter
Definition of no small matter
: something that is difficult or problematic : something to be taken seriously Getting the money to finance a project like this is no small matter. Losing one's job is no small matter.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: having comparatively little size or slight dimensions
: lowercase
: minor in influence, power, or rank
: in or into small pieces
: without force or loudness
: in a small manner
: a part smaller and especially narrower than the remainder
: small-sized products
: smallclothes
: a subject under consideration
: a subject of disagreement or litigation
: the events or circumstances of a particular situation
: to form or discharge pus : suppurate
: to be of importance : signify
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