no wonder

Idioms

Also, small wonder. It's not at all (or hardly) surprising, as in With the goalie out with a sprained ankle, it's no wonder you lost the game, or If he finished off all of the turkey, small wonder he has a stomachache. [c. a.d. 900]

Example Sentences

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It’s no wonder that theater etiquette has declined when so many people are turning to their obsequious chatbots for validation of their worst impulses.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

“It’s no wonder that Wizz Air isn’t giving any forward earnings guidance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Another said it was a "beautiful church", adding it was "no wonder it won".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s no wonder then why so many people, regardless of team affiliation, want to see UCLA’s coaches in person.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s no wonder I lost patience, is it?

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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