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to go without saying
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used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation
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Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "go without saying" and when to use it?
The idiom "go without saying" is believed to have originated in the English language in the early 20th century. It is used to express the idea that something is so evident or universally acknowledged that it doesn't require explicit mention or elaboration.
Examples
It goes without saying that safety comes first.
