| English | Russian |
| as a matter of course | обязательно (When I go out I lock the door as a matter of course kee46) |
| as a matter of course | автоматически (When I go out I lock the door as a matter of course kee46) |
| as a matter of fact | к слову (The shoes are still stylish, and as a matter of fact, I'm wearing a pair right now. 4uzhoj) |
| heart of the matter | главная цель (мероприятия • Ladies and gentlemen, we have come to the heart of the matter, the reason we've all gathered together here tonight. – Дамы и господа, мы переходим к главной цели нашего мероприятия, ради которой мы в этот вечер все здесь собрались. solitaire) |