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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Example Sentences

Needless to say, it’s difficult for them to make the demands for a halt to nuclear capability since the U.S. supposedly obliterated it.

From Salon

Determining the points at which past Fed chairs became lame ducks is not an exact science, needless to say.

From MarketWatch

Needless to say, they did not go on to become seamstresses.

From Literature

Needless to say, as more channels encrypted their signals, BUD sales withered.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Needless to say, the fight continues and I double-check all conversations and emails with the local authorities with a legal representative," she added.

From BBC