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Definition: If a subject is no laughing matter, it is serious and not something that people should joke about. Level: C2

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Definition: If something is a matter of confidence/luck/waiting, etc., that is what you need for it to happen. Level: C2

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Definition: a serious situation where people could die Level: C2

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Definition: used in expressions describing how small an amount or period of time is Level: C2