needless to say

Idioms  

1. Very likely or obvious, self-evident, as in Needless to say, the availability of assault weapons is closely connected with crime. Although nonsensical at first glance (if unnecessary to say, why say it?), this phrase is generally used for emphasis. It originated as needless to speak in the early 1500s. Also see go without (saying).

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needless to say

This inspires a funny magic bit set in a fantasy DMV office—much preferable to a real one, needless to say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

This, needless to say, was not exactly normal behavior for a 9-year-old.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

This premidterm weakness has not been in evidence this year, needless to say.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

"This is, needless to say, very good news for the direct benefit of citizens, both... in the EU and in Switzerland."

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

Spiders are very clever at weaving their webs, but needless to say spiders cannot write.”

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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