no laughing matter = Something that is no laughing matter is very serious = не е шега работа no matter who = Regardless of = без значение кой a matter of opinion = A question on which people hold different views = въпрос на мнение a matter of time = used for saying that something will certainly happen= въпрос на време a matter of life and death = a serious or dangerous situation that you must deal with immediately in order to prevent something bad from happening = въпрос на живот и смърт Examples: John is taking the exam too seriously, you would think it's a matter of life and death. If there are any phone calls, no matter who it is, tell them I'm off to lunch. Whether state or private education is best for a child is a matter of opinion. Jill says it's no laughing matter being in hospital with a broken leg. Pam hasn't realized her mistake yet, but she will. It's just a matter of time.