A2 Expression Neutral

Small world.

Remarkable coincidence.

Meaning

Used to express surprise when you meet someone unexpectedly or find a surprising connection.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in business networking to build instant rapport. Often used with a sense of dry humor to acknowledge the coincidence. Reflects the importance of social connections and 'seken' (society). The phrase is widely understood due to international media.

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Keep it simple

Don't over-explain the connection. Just say the phrase and smile.

Meaning

Used to express surprise when you meet someone unexpectedly or find a surprising connection.

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Keep it simple

Don't over-explain the connection. Just say the phrase and smile.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

I can't believe we both know the same person! It's a ____ world.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: small

The idiom is 'It's a small world.'

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

I can't believe we both know the same person! It's a ____ world.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: small

The idiom is 'It's a small world.'

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is professional enough for casual office talk.

Related Phrases

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Six degrees of separation

builds on

The theory that everyone is connected by 6 people.

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