it goes without saying
it goes without saying — idiom
1. said when you are stating something that you believe everyone already knows or e
said when you are stating something that you believe everyone already knows or expects — you mention it only to make your meaning clear or to be polite, not because you think the information is new.
It goes without saying that Ayesha is the best qualified person for this job.
pattern: It goes without saying + that-clause
All guests should arrive at least ten minutes early — that goes without saying.
pattern: [statement] + that goes without saying (end position)
It goes without saying that Kemi has the most experience in our department.
It goes without saying, but Mathieu thanked his team anyway for their hard work.
It goes without saying that the park closes at sunset during the winter months.
- needless to say
Very similar meaning and register; interchangeable in most contexts.
- obviously
More direct and common in everyday speech; functions as an adverb rather than a full clause.
- of course
Less formal and very frequent in conversation; implies shared knowledge.
- clearly
Straightforward and factual; often used in writing to state the obvious.
文法句型
it goes without saying + that-clause
it goes without saying, but + independent clause
用法筆記
Almost always followed by a 'that-clause' or by a comma and 'but' for contrastive effect. The phrase is common in both spoken and written English, though it is slightly more formal than alternatives like 'obviously' or 'of course'.