It is small wonder that you are tired after working all night.
small wonder
idiomAn event or fact whose cause or rationale is not difficult to discern; an unsurprising occurrence.
Given how little he practiced for the exam, it was small wonder that he did not pass.
Considering the lack of maintenance on the old building, it was small wonder that the roof finally collapsed during the heavy storm.
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big fish in a small pond
One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.
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gutless wonder
One who lacks guts or courage; a coward.
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in no small measure
To a very great extent.
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in no small part
Synonym of in no small measure.
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nine-day wonder
Something that generates interest for a limited time and is then abandoned.
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no-hit wonder
A recording artist who proves to be commercially successful, or maintains a long career, without having any hit songs at all.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
(used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.
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one-hit wonder
A recording artist known for only one hit song, especially after failing at subsequent attempts at success.