the little/small matter

:  not big: such as

:  small in size or extent :  tiny

:  young

:  in only a small quantity or degree :  slightly

:  not at all

:  rarely, infrequently

:  a small amount, quantity, or degree

:  practically nothing

:  a short time

:  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