minor problem — small issue
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A minor problem is a small or unimportant issue that does not cause serious difficulty.
Say it like a native
Textbook It was a difficulty of relatively little consequence.
Native It was just a minor problem.
The paraphrase is wordy; 'minor problem' / 'minor issue' is the natural pairing.
Pattern: minor problem (with/in/for something)
In use
- We had a minor problem with the printer, but it was fixed quickly.daily life
- In my opinion, arriving a few minutes late is only a minor problem, as long as it doesn't happen often.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ It's a few minor problem.
✓ It's a minor problem.
'A minor problem' (singular) or 'a few minor problems' (plural) — match the number.
Common collocations
a minor problem— a minor problem, minor issue, only, a couple of
Don't confuse it
'Major problem' means a serious or important issue, while 'minor problem' means the opposite.