Example: She left the party early for obvious reasons.
Definition
"For obvious reasons" is an expression used to indicate that the reasons behind an action or situation are clear and easy to understand without needing further explanation. It often implies that the reasons are apparent to everyone involved or observing.
Translations
por razones obvias
om voor de hand liggende redenen
per raons òbvies
pour des raisons évidentes
aus offensichtlichen Gründen
Etymology
The phrase "for obvious reasons" combines the adjective "obvious," derived from Latin 'obvius' meaning 'in the way' or 'easy to see,' with the noun "reasons" indicating causes or explanations. It has been used in English to politely suggest that the motivation is clear and needs no further detail.
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"For obvious reasons" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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