It’s no
secret
= something is obvious; everyone knows it;
everyone can see it.
It’s no secret that he’s in love with her. He constantly talks about how beautiful she is.
It’s no
surprise
= something is logical/expected
He was always playing sports as a child,
so it’s no surprise that he’s now a professional athlete.
It’s no use
/ There’s no point
= something will not work; will not have any
result/success, so it’s not worth trying
It’s no use trying to make a call – there’s no signal in this area.
There’s no point wasting time worrying about things you can’t change.
It’s no
coincidence/accident
= there is a connection between two
things; they are not a result of random chance
It’s no coincidence that the poorest neighborhoods are also the most violent.
There’s no
denying/question/doubt
= something is clearly true
As annoying as I find that pop star, there’s
no denying that she has a lot of influence.
There’s no
need
= something is not necessary
We have plenty of time. There’s no
need to rush.
There’s no
choice but
= this is the only option
We missed the last train of the day. There’s
no choice but to wait until tomorrow.
