United Nations officials fear that the most trivial matter could turn ugly fast.

The matter really turned upon the character of our client.

Because if they didn't, then all solid matter would simply turn to vapour.

"But does he know why matters have turned as they have?"

"A matter of respect," she said more calmly, and turned to him again.

The matter concerning the Federal gift tax, for example, would turn on several factors, including the value of the apartment.

But a letter would be two days to and from, and matters could turn urgent.

If matters turned to that, it would not be difficult.

Well, you are right, and a little matter like that may turn a battle.

The matter quickly turned into a national hot-button issue.