go without saying

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

First, it should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: Every child is different.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It should go without saying that the charter does not, under any circumstances, permit one nation to invade another to secure control over its natural resources.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

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 • Aug. 16, 2025

"The dangers go without saying," Det Ch Insp Smith says.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

“You didn’t think I’d let you go without saying good-bye,” said Emilia, coming out of the cockpit.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer