just a formality

Examples (10)

• She was clearly the best candidate for the job, so her interview was just a formality.
• The board's approval is just a formality; the deal has already been signed.
• Don't worry — this background check is just a formality for the file.
• With broad bipartisan support, his confirmation should be just a formality.
• At this point, tomorrow's vote is just a formality.
• They told me the paperwork is just a formality and won't delay the start date.
• For returning customers, identity verification is usually just a formality.
• What seemed daunting at first turned out to be just a formality.
• By the time we arrived, the ceremony was just a formality — the decision had been made weeks ago.
• Once the trial period ends, renewing the contract ought to be just a formality.