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

"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

Judge Cooper insisted in court that the matter at hand in Florida was the State Constitution.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2022

It’s going to be a difficult conversation but set a time aside to talk to your sister about the matter at hand in a neutral place such as a coffee shop or a park.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2022

Fig wound in and out of my stride, with an occasional meow reminder of the more pertinent matter at hand.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

matter at hand

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