Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
its-a-small-world
Expression
/ɪts ə smɔl wɜrld/
Definition
A phrase used to express the idea that the world is surprisingly interconnected and that people often find unexpected connections with others.
Examples
- When I met someone from my hometown halfway across the globe, I thought, ‘It’s a small world!’
- After discovering that my colleague went to the same school as my cousin, I couldn’t help but say, ‘It’s a small world.’
Meaning
This phrase reflects the notion that although the world is vast, there are many shared experiences that can make it feel smaller.
Synonyms
- What a small world
- It’s a small universe
- It’s a small planet
