It is surprising how many expressions that Americans use every day came from the card game of poker.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

So it is not surprising that top is part of another expression that describes an important person.

VOA: special.2009.11.29

So it is not surprising that Las Vegas is called The Gambling Capital of the World and The Entertainment Capital of the World.

VOA: special.2010.03.14

The flowers are mostly gone. It is not surprising that some people are sad in winter.

VOA: special.2009.01.26

So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World.

VOA: special.2011.07.24

The circus has been popular for so long that it is not surprising that words and expressions connected with it are part of everyday speech.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

So it is not surprising that Americans still use expressions about the animals.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

So it is not surprising that there are many expressions about cats.

VOA: special.2009.09.27