Sentence examples for petty matter from inspiring English sources
The phrase "petty matter" is correct and usable in written English
It is used to describe something that is unimportant or trivial. For example, "I don't want to get involved in his petty matters."
Tolkien's wizards — both good and evil — are so focused on their cosmic tasks that sexuality seems a petty matter.
"If this is a grudge, it's sad that the funds that the homeowners put into the association are being wasted on such a petty matter," Mr. McDonel said.
As for the charge that led to Fela's imprisonment, it seems like a petty matter in which the musician was indeed innocent, but which was used by the authorities to keep him quiet.
No punishment ensued.These are not petty matters.
Political figures in Mexico do not usually trouble themselves with petty matters like lawsuits.
The doctrinal debate began over obscure and petty matters of ritual, but larger, unarticulated issues were at stake.
These are not petty matters but mighty ones: all must obey or be subject to a penalty.
All sides needed to "get past petty matters" in order to tackle the terrorism "destroying us all".
In them, the shooting stirred frustrations over strict, some said rude, enforcement of petty matters like leash and traffic regulations.
Despite the ratification of the New START treaty at the end of 2010, Congress is beset by partisanship, even in petty matters.
When people talk about partisan differences, they often seem to be implying that these differences are petty, matters that could be resolved with a bit of good will.
