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, as the sectors with the biggest weightings in the Dow are financials at 27.2% and industrials at 18.4%, as of April 30.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Nvidia alone now accounts for around 8% of the S&P 500, so it’s no wonder that the company’s report is on everyone’s radar.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti was coolness personified, and no wonder all his players love him - he is a great football man and human being.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It’s no wonder young mothers are clamoring toward the profession.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Gosh, no wonder Mama wanted me to hide that Bible!

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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