full matter

[/fʊl ˈmætər/]
noun phrasepl: full matters
assunto completo; matéria integral
1. The complete or entire subject, issue, or topic under discussion or consideration
We need to discuss the full matter before making a decision.
Precisamos discutir o assunto completo antes de tomar uma decisão.
2. The complete text or content of a document, article, or communication in its entirety
The newspaper published the full matter of the official statement.
O jornal publicou a matéria integral do comunicado oficial.
3. All relevant details or facts pertaining to a particular situation or case
The lawyer reviewed the full matter to prepare for trial.
O advogado analisou todos os detalhes do caso para se preparar para o julgamento.
This phrase is commonly used in formal and professional contexts such as legal documents, journalism, and business communications in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It emphasizes completeness and comprehensiveness of information being discussed or presented.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
whole matterentire mattercomplete subjectfull contentfull story
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial matterincomplete mattersummaryexcerpt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto completo; matéria integral
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
assunto completo; matéria integral
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
USA English
full matter
Common in legal, journalistic, and formal business contexts

Related Words

mattersubjecttopicissuecontentsubstance

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to the full matter
address the full matter
understand the full matter
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