needless to say
needless to say
Obviously; the following is completely self-evident. Helen has pneumonia, so, needless to say, we're postponing our vacation.
See also: say
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
needless to say
It is so obvious that it doesn't need to be said, but.... Needless to say, I should have spent more time on the report, but I just didn't have it.
See also: say
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
needless to say
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).
See also: say
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˌneedless to ˈsay
as you would expect: Needless to say, the students who had studied maths before did better in the statistics exam. He got home from the party at 5 a.m. Needless to say, his parents were furious.If something is needless, it is not necessary.
See also: say
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
needless to say
Unnecessary to state. This phrase, which always precedes the statement of that very thing which need not be said, originated as “Nedelesse to speke” in the early sixteenth century. See also goes without saying.
See also: say
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- (I) can't say that I do
- can't say that I do
- go further
- one's say
- (one's) say
- before you can say "knife"
- before you can say knife
- I'd say
- speak from the/(one's) heart
- Spit it out!