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it goes without saying

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it goes without saying

it should be generally understood or accepted It goes without saying that you will improve your skills with practice.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form that goes without saying

See also: goes, saying, without

It goes without saying.

something that you say when you believe that what you will say next is generally accepted or understood It goes without saying that we're delighted about the new baby.

See also: goes, saying, without