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 expected that it does not need to be mentioned, yet is stated for emphasis or clarity. It often introduces information that the speaker assumes the listener already understands.
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 that the statement is so evident it does not require verbal expression. It has been used in English since at least the 17th century to politely acknowledge obvious facts.
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"Needless to say" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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