It goes without saying.

It goes without saying.
something that you say when you believe that what you will say next is generally accepted or understood.

It goes without saying that we're delighted about the new baby.


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  • it goes without saying — it should be generally understood or accepted. It goes without saying that you will improve your skills with practice. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form that goes without saying …   New idioms dictionary

  • it goes without saying — OF COURSE, naturally, needless to say, it s taken for granted, it s understood/assumed, it s taken as read, it s an accepted fact; obviously, self evidently, manifestly; informal natch. → saying * * * it goes without saying It is obvious • • •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • it goes without saying — it is obvious, needless to say    It goes without saying: we want equal pay for equal work …   English idioms

  • it goes without saying — we ll need to rent a car when we get there Syn: of course, naturally, needless to say, it s taken for granted, it s understood/assumed, it s taken as read, it s an accepted fact; obviously, self evidently, manifestly; informal natch …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • it goes without saying — it is taken for granted, needless to say, it is obvious that …   English contemporary dictionary

  • go without saying — phrasal : to be self evident * * * go without saying To be self evident (a Gallicism; Fr cela va sans dire) • • • Main Entry: ↑go * * * be obvious it goes without saying that teachers must be selected with care Origin: translating French (cela)… …   Useful english dictionary

  • go without saying — {v. phr.} To be too plain to need talking about; not be necessary to say or mention. * /It goes without saying that children should not be given knives to play with./ * /A person with weak eyes should wear glasses. That goes without saying./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • go without saying — {v. phr.} To be too plain to need talking about; not be necessary to say or mention. * /It goes without saying that children should not be given knives to play with./ * /A person with weak eyes should wear glasses. That goes without saying./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • go\ without\ saying — v. phr. To be too plain to need talking about; not be necessary to say or mention. It goes without saying that children should not be given knives to play with. A person with weak eyes should wear glasses. that goes without saying …   Словарь американских идиом

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