small wonder
No big surprise
Small wonder is used to say something is unsurprising given the circumstances.
It functions like "no wonder" or "it's not surprising that": Small wonder she's exhausted—she's been working double shifts all month.
The phrase is slightly formal or literary, often introducing an explanation for something predictable.
- unsurprisingCausing no astonishment
- of courseExpression of obvious agreement
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- logicalBased on valid reasoning
stands to reason · understandably · makes sense · expected · inevitable · self-evident · foreseeable · anticipated · par for the course · unremarkable · delightful · lovely · charming · endearing · appealing · enchanting · natural · amazement
small wondermiracle
Supernatural occurrence beyond explanation
astonishing · incredible · unbelievable · shocking · astounding
small wondermiracle
Supernatural occurrence beyond explanation
big surprise · wonder of wonders · shock · astonishing · against all odds
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