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  1. 19-Apr-2011, 02:49 #1
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    Default a matter/question of

    For the poorest people, life was merely a matter/question of survival.

    Is there any difference between 'a matter of survival' and 'a question of survival'?

    Many thanks in advance.
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    Default Re: a matter/question of

    Quote Originally Posted by joham View Post
    For the poorest people, life was merely a matter/question of survival.

    Is there any difference between 'a matter of survival' and 'a question of survival'?

    Many thanks in advance.

    In your sentence, no.
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