go without saying

1. Be self-evident, a matter of course. For example, It goes without saying that success is the product of hard work. This expression is a translation of the French cela va sans dire. [Second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

Addressing Hillary Clinton’s prediction that the court will “do to gay marriage what they did to abortion,” and send it back to the states, Barrett said, “I think what you have to ask yourself is, what rights really go without saying that are so firmly rooted in the minds of the American people that everyone would agree?”

From Salon

It should go without saying that Ohtani and Freeman remain imposing.

From Los Angeles Times

It should also go without saying that opponents might well line up right-handers against the Dodgers, including the Padres throwing Dylan Cease against them Saturday and Yu Darvish on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

Referring to former members of the band, he added, “It should go without saying that without the boundless energy of William Goldsmith, the seasoned wisdom of Franz Stahl, and the thunderous wizardry of Josh Freese, this story would be incomplete, so we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the time, music, and memories that we shared with each of them over the years. Thank you, gentlemen.”

From Los Angeles Times

That this is the point of the exercise should go without saying.

From Los Angeles Times