a question of

idiom

used to say that one thing results from or requires another
"I can't go!" "If it's just a question of money, I can let you borrow some."
It's only a question of time before/until we catch him.
Is success all just a question of being in the right place at the right time?

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There is also a question of whether the U.S.’s policy aligns with those of countries in the Middle East. Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 So, there is still a question of whether those voices will negatively impact her by staying home or voting third party, Kristen. NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024 And aside from being able to express oneself, there's also a question of values. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Then was not a question of the veracity of her claims. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a question of 

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“A question of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20question%20of. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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