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 an exhibition that will require multiple visits to take in its full impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Needless to say, the Tweedy, Browne team believes these companies have been paying high prices to buy back shares.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Needless to say, the team behind 2025’s “MEGAN 2.0” did not capture any lightning bolts during last year’s ceremony.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

Needless to say, they’re bad news for their stocks—and they’re often overlooked because they follow the most joyous time of the year.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Needless to say, I was late for first period world history.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam