Used to describe an issue that needs to be dealt with immediately.
“I am writing about a matter of urgency regarding the heating system in our building.”
“Please treat this as a matter of urgency, as the deadline is only two days away.”
Use this phrase in CELPIP Writing Task 1 to clearly signal that your email concerns a pressing problem, such as a safety hazard or time-sensitive request. Placing it early in the email helps the reader understand the priority level right away.
Synonyms: an urgent matter, a pressing issue, a time-sensitive matter