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if no surprises vs if no surprise

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If no surprises' is used when referring to a situation where nothing unexpected happens, while 'if no surprise' is used when talking about a specific event or outcome that is not surprising.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 5784 views

if no surprises

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a situation where nothing unexpected happens.

This phrase is used to express the idea that there are no unexpected events or outcomes in a particular situation.

Examples:

I'll see you tomorrow at the usual time, if no surprises.

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That bond was never there - so it's no surprise if they don't love you.
It will come as no surprise if I repeat what I have already said on many occasions in the committee: must Europe really take action here?
It will therefore come as no surprise if we adopt this report unanimously tomorrow, as will certainly be the case, and that the Council and Parliament have been able to find a common position so quickly.
When, now, the Council contributes its own points of view, it will come as no surprise if, this time too, a much more meagre result is arrived at, a result very close to the figures in the Gothenburg Protocol.
This is no surprise though if you look at the insights of contemporary psychology.
If surprise fails, there will be a chase.
If you surprise the infidels, charge.
If that surprises you, you're not as smart as I thought.
It's better if you surprise me.
If a rainstorm surprises us, if a hailstorm surprises us, your mantilla you should bring.
If I surprise him and push my way into his illusion, he might not have time to alter my memory.
Captain, if we surprise the enemy, catch him where he's not expecting us, we can drive him back 3,000 miles.
See, if you surprise 'em in the river, they just hunker down in the water there and get pneumonia.
Because I read in a book... that if you surprise someone with an accusation, they're more likely to tell you the truth.
Let's see if you can surprise me.
Jeremy, we have the advantage of surprise if we leave now.
This is... An honor, if not a surprise.
It would've been a surprise if her name was Kevin.
It would be a surprise if you were more engaged.
Not a surprise if you knew Jumbo.

Alternatives:

if nothing unexpected happens
if everything goes as expected

if no surprise

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a specific event or outcome that is not surprising.

This phrase is used to talk about a particular situation or event that is expected and not surprising.

Examples:

If no surprise, he will be the winner of the competition.

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That bond was never there - so it's no surprise if they don't love you.
It will come as no surprise if I repeat what I have already said on many occasions in the committee: must Europe really take action here?
It will therefore come as no surprise if we adopt this report unanimously tomorrow, as will certainly be the case, and that the Council and Parliament have been able to find a common position so quickly.
When, now, the Council contributes its own points of view, it will come as no surprise if, this time too, a much more meagre result is arrived at, a result very close to the figures in the Gothenburg Protocol.
This is no surprise though if you look at the insights of contemporary psychology.
If surprise fails, there will be a chase.
If you surprise the infidels, charge.
If that surprises you, you're not as smart as I thought.
It's better if you surprise me.
If a rainstorm surprises us, if a hailstorm surprises us, your mantilla you should bring.
If I surprise him and push my way into his illusion, he might not have time to alter my memory.
Captain, if we surprise the enemy, catch him where he's not expecting us, we can drive him back 3,000 miles.
See, if you surprise 'em in the river, they just hunker down in the water there and get pneumonia.
Because I read in a book... that if you surprise someone with an accusation, they're more likely to tell you the truth.
Let's see if you can surprise me.
Jeremy, we have the advantage of surprise if we leave now.
This is... An honor, if not a surprise.
It would've been a surprise if her name was Kevin.
It would be a surprise if you were more engaged.
Not a surprise if you knew Jumbo.

Alternatives:

if it's not surprising
if it's expected

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