Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

suffice it to say that

idiom

/səˈfaɪs ɪt tə seɪ ðæt/

Definition

This phrase indicates that what follows is sufficient to convey the main point without needing to provide all the details.

Examples

Suffice it to say that we need a new approach to the problem.
She didn’t elaborate much; suffice it to say that she was unhappy with the results.
In short, suffice it to say that the project was a success.

Meaning

It implies that the statement is enough to summarize or conclude a discussion, generally implying that further elaboration is unnecessary or unnecessary for understanding.