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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Transportation costs also impact commodities that are not dependent on crude, so it’s no wonder that we have seen such a widespread impact, he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"It's no wonder the government views the future usage of data centres as 'inherently uncertain'," said Mary Stevens, a spokesperson for the group.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

It is no wonder such machines cost as much as $400 million each.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

It's no wonder nervousness mixes with the creative buzz.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

It is no wonder my younger self chose to forget something so terrifying.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis

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