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small wonder

noun

Definitions

  1. An event or fact whose cause or rationale is not difficult to discern

    An event or fact whose cause or rationale is not difficult to discern; an unsurprising occurrence.

    • Small wonder if he had loved her for herself, she was so beautiful.
    • Small wonder that I am restless. I think, and think, and I cannot cease from thinking.
    • Small wonder that you can't believe my words—you who think yourself sage enough to reject the opinions of your parents and superiors.

  2. No surprise

    No surprise; unsurprising that.

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Vish — recursive loop

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA