trifling matter

Example Sentences

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"We don't view arms sales as a trifling matter, and we have back-up plans," he added, without elaborating.

From Reuters • May 5, 2022

For a lot of people, they will never graduate beyond; magic is a distraction, magic is a trifling matter, it is not important, it is not a form of self expression.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2021

Toni knew that for a black girl to love herself was no trifling matter.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2019

Money has to be part of the calculus now because college debt in the United States is no trifling matter.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2018

Nay, my lady, since we're alone, have done with trifling——" "But indeed, sir, 'tis a trifling matter since you and I are but trifles in a trifling world.

From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Farnol, Jeffery