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 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

But, needless to say, you wouldn’t want to eat here either.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026

She recalls seeing "festive patatas bravas" on the menu, which needless to say, aren't particularly German.

From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025

Our speed, needless to say, had slowed considerably.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green