phrase (template) · formal
It goes without saying that + clause
Used to say that something is so obvious that it does not need to be stated.
Examples
“It goes without saying that students should check their answers before handing in the test.”
“It goes without saying that governments must prioritise healthcare during a pandemic.”
“It goes without saying that good time management helps when preparing for exams.”
Band 8 sentence
“It goes without saying that policymakers should base decisions on reliable evidence rather than short-term popularity.”
Collocations
- It goes without saying that + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
There goes without saying that + clause→It goes without saying that + clause
It goes without saying, that + clause→It goes without saying that + clause
Say it for a higher band
5It's obvious that + clause→6Obviously, + clause→7+It goes without saying that + clause
Synonyms
Needless to say, + clause
It is obvious that + clause
Easily confused
Needless to say, + clause
“Needless to say, the new regulations will affect small businesses.”
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