Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
it-goes-without-saying
Phrase
/ɪt ɡoʊz wɪˈðaʊt ˈseɪɪŋ/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something is obvious and doesn’t need to be stated.
Examples
- It goes without saying that we should always be respectful to others.
- Of course, it goes without saying that you must keep the secrets shared with you.
- It goes without saying that hard work leads to success.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that a fact or statement is so clear or evident that it doesn’t require further explanation.
Synonyms
- obviously
- clearly
- self-evidently
