matter at hand

NOUN

bone of contention

Synonyms

WEAK

altercation apple of discord argument beef conflict controversy debate disagreement dispute grounds for war issue point in question problem sore point tender spot

NOUN

subject

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affair business case course discussion idea item material object point problem proposal question study subject matter substance theme thought topic

STRONG

argument chapter class core gist head meat motif motion motive resolution text theorem thesis

WEAK

field of reference principal object

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority fact outside proof

WEAK

master

Example Sentences

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But the matter at hand may only be a subset of a broader ideology or worldview that creates a systematic distortion, not just about Iraq but about a whole complex of political issues.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Despite the very serious subject matter at hand, attending the Diddy trial in lower Manhattan can feel a bit like begging for entry into “New York’s hottest club.”

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2025

"Whilst we understand the inconvenience and the matter at hand this issue is being dealt with and actioned as quickly as we can."

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

The UC proposal would also require the university president to give advance notice of major athletics decisions to inform the board chair and chair of the committee with jurisdiction over the matter at hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2022

I know I should be focusing on the matter at hand, but I can’t help but think of Rhiannon.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

matter at hand

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