what a small world

A form of it's a small world — Used to express surprise at meeting an acquaintance or discovering a personal connection in a distant place or an unexpected context.

Meanings

phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of it's a small world.

Translations

Spanish qué mundillo (tal), qué mundo tan/“para más” pequeño
  • qué mundillo (tal)it's a small world
  • qué mundo tan/“para más” pequeñoit's a small world
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