goes-with-out-saying
Chunk: goes without saying
Meaning & Usage
Goes without saying is an idiom used to describe something that is so obvious, generally understood, or guaranteed that it doesn't even need to be mentioned out loud. It is almost always used as an introductory phrase followed by "that".
🧲 Common Collocates
- Common Structure: it goes without saying that (clause).
- Adverbial modifiers: it almost goes without saying, it probably goes without saying.
💬 Contextual Examples
- It goes without saying that you will be compensated for your extra travel expenses.
- Of course you are invited to the wedding; that goes without saying!
- It almost goes without saying that the internet has completely changed how we work.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice
Practice 1: It ______ without saying that safety is our number one priority.
Answer:
goes Practice 2: You don't even need to ask. It goes ______ saying.
Answer:
without Practice 3: It goes without saying ______ you are welcome to stay here as long as you need.
Answer:
that