It's not surprising that A; A is no surprise; A is no wonder
The second clause in the sentence is obvious/natural given the situation A. This second clause can follow or precede the this expression.
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この薬は高いだけのことはあって、よく効くんだよね。
It's no surprise that this medicine is expensive as it works really well, right?
7
彼らはあまりに仲が良くて、噂になっただけのことはある。
They (he and she) get along so well, it's no wonder there is gossip about them (i.e. dating).
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この織物はすごくきれいだね。さすが西陣織だけのことはある。
This fabric is lovely. It's no wonder that it's Nishijin silk (a famous maker of silks).
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