We've found 17 phrases for substance (0.116 seconds):

tempus fugit »    time flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.

the long and short of it »    The gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features; said of a summary or digest.

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