“To the surprise of no one…” — I like this phrase a lot.
You think you will learn of someone being surprised, only to have the phrase at the end do a little twist, indicating that no one was in fact surprised.
So the phrase that tells you no one is surprised itself has a mildly surprising finish.
Yes, this is what it’s like inside my brain.
Just like when you hear ” The Fact of the Matter Is “, cuz look out as a lie is next, or at the least a very small portion of the facts and alot of bullshit added for adornment.
I’m surprised.
I’m surprised this is the phrase you selected. It’s appropriate, I just would have never guessed.