small wonder: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    BritishAmericanInternationalneutralinformal
    • Used to indicate that something is not surprising; expresses that a stated fact or outcome is understandable or expected.
    • Often appears in contexts such as 'small wonder that...' or in the fixed expression 'no small wonder' to signal absence of surprise.

    Examples

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    • Small wonder that she passed the exam with flying colors after all the hours she spent studying.

      It is not surprising that she succeeded on the test given her extensive preparation.

    • He's tired all the time; small wonder, considering he works two jobs and attends night classes.

      It’s understandable he feels exhausted because of his heavy workload and studies.

    • Small wonder the garden is flourishing with so much care and attention from the gardeners.

      It is expected that the garden thrives due to the gardeners’ dedicated efforts.

  • 2.

    BritishAmericanInternationalneutralliterary
    • A minor marvel or curiosity; a small thing that arouses wonder or admiration.
    • Used as a noun to denote something regarded as a modest but notable wonder.

    Examples

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    • The intricate clock mechanism was a small wonder that fascinated every visitor at the museum.

      The detailed clock was a minor marvel that amazed all museum guests.

    • She showed us a small wonder of nature: a perfectly formed crystal she found on her hike.

      She displayed a tiny natural marvel, a crystal she discovered while hiking.

    • The miniature sculpture was a small wonder, crafted with incredible precision and care.

      The tiny statue was an admirable small object made with great accuracy.

    • In his workshop, every gadget he created was a small wonder of engineering and creativity.

      Each device he built was a minor marvel showcasing skill and imagination.

Examples:

  • EN: She's gone from you, and small wonder.
    ES: Se ha marchado.
  • EN: I am going to...to present a small wonder.
    ES: Me permito presentarles un pequeño fenómeno.
  • EN: Going by the laundry, small wonder that he's run off...
    ES: No me extraña que aquél se haya largado, con esta ropa...
  • EN: Well, it's no small wonder.
    ES: Bueno, no es de extrañar.
  • EN: -small wonder.
    ES: - No me extraña.
  • EN: Well, small wonder.
    ES: - No es raro.
    ES: Bueno, pequeña maravilla.
  • EN: You won't let me see your room. Well, small wonder. I'll bet you could practically grow potatoes in there.
    ES: A veces pienso que tienes puré de papas en lugar de sesos...
  • EN: It's no small wonder that you've withheld so much.
    ES: No es una pequeña sorpresa, la que usted reprimió tanto.
  • EN: "And small wonder. "Mr. Golyadkin had fully recognized his nocturnal friend.
    ES: Golyadkin acababa de reconocer a su amigo nocturno.
  • EN: Sneakers... small wonder.
    ES: Si a mí no me extraña nada.
  • EN: It is small wonder that the boy is the way he is.
    ES: Es poco milagro que el niño sea como es.
  • EN: Oh, small wonder that, for 'tis within my heart they find their home.
    ES: Encuentran su hogar dentro de mi corazón.
  • EN: No, you were just going to hold her hostage instead. It is a small wonder she is identifying with her kidnappers.
    ES: No es de extrañar que se identifique con sus secuestradores.
  • EN: The small wonder.
    ES: El pequeño maravilla.
  • EN: Real small wonder of nature.
    ES: Un pequeño verdadero milagro de la naturaleza.

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