Example: Needless to say, we finished the project on time.
Definition
"Needless to say" is an expression used to indicate that something is so obvious or well-known that it does not require further explanation. It often precedes a statement that the speaker believes the listener already understands or assumes to be true.
Translations
no hace falta decir
het spreekt vanzelf
no cal dir
inutile de préciser
selbstverständlich
Etymology
The phrase "needless to say" originates from the combination of 'needless,' meaning unnecessary, and 'to say,' implying the act of speaking. It has been used since at least the 16th century to highlight that what follows is self-evident, making further explanation unnecessary.
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"Needless to say" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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