VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

It goes without saying

Meaning:

The phrase it goes without saying is an idiom. It refers to something that is so obvious that it is needless to say it.

Examples:

  • Finally, it goes without saying that safety is essential.
  • Well, it goes without saying, we both envy you, sugar.
  • I think it goes without saying whose strategy is most effective.
  • And it goes without saying, there will be no bonuses this year.
  • Nevertheless, it goes without saying that this reinvention isn't always possible.
  • So it goes without saying that BSE has been a disaster for Ireland.
  • Oh, and it goes without saying that you would lead our scientific mission.
  • I reckon it goes without saying I chose Lily.
  • In addition, it goes without saying that the European Union should contribute to the compensation.
  • Which, of course, it goes without saying, it never occurred to me.