Example: She left the party early for obvious reasons.
Definition
"For obvious reasons" is an expression used to indicate that the cause or explanation for something is clear and easily understood without needing further detail. It is often employed to avoid stating something that is considered self-evident or sensitive, as in "She left the party early for obvious reasons."
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," meaning easily perceived or understood, with "reasons," referring to causes or explanations. It has been used in English for centuries to politely imply that the cause is clear without elaborating. Did you know? The word "obvious" comes from Latin "obvius," meaning "in the way" or "evident."
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"For obvious reasons" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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