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Definition it matters in British English

it matters phrase

phrase
1

used especially in questions and negative statements when you are talking about whether something is important

Example

Why should it matter that he's a little overweight?

Example

It doesn't really matter if we're a bit late.

Example

Does it matter if I don't take a present?

Synonyms and related words
matter figure emphasize
2

used especially in questions and negative statements about whether something makes a difference

Example

'I've forgotten my swimming stuff.' 'It doesn't matter - you can borrow these.'

Example

I don't think it matters that he hasn't got a degree.

Example

It doesn't matter how you look at it: the problem remains the same.

Synonyms and related words
essentially importantly basically
Definition it matters in British English