Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
needless-to-say
idiom
/ˈniːdləs tə seɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is obvious or understood without needing further explanation.
Examples
- Needless to say, we were all surprised by the announcement.
- It was, needless to say, a very exciting game.
- Needless to say, she won the award for her outstanding performance.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to preface a statement that is already known or considered self-evident.
Synonyms
- obviously
- clearly
- naturally
