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