N2206/217

だけのことはある

Verb (dictionary form) + だけのことはあるAdjective (plain) + だけのことはあるNoun + だけのことはある

Meanings

  • no wonder
  • not surprising that
  • as expected

About this pattern

Explanation

This expression is used when something is fully justified or to be expected given a certain condition or effort. It conveys that the speaker is not surprised and that the outcome is worth the effort, qualities, or features mentioned before だけのことはある. It often follows a clause describing effort, quality, or merit and emphasizes that the result matches or exceeds what one would expect from that preceding attribute.

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Example sentences

努力しただけのことはある。

It’s no wonder—the results reflect the effort you put in.

この機材は高いだけのことはある。

This equipment is worth the high price; it’s as good as you’d expect.

彼は長年の経験を積んだだけのことはある、頼りになる。

With his many years of experience, it’s no surprise he’s reliable.