Meaning
Indicates that something is so obvious it doesn't need to be mentioned, though you mention it anyway.
Primary Function
Emphasis – obviousness / pragmatic signal
Communicative Purpose
To present a point as self-evident while still stating it for rhetorical effect.
Pattern
It goes without saying that
Core Structure
It goes without saying that
Função primária
Emphasis – obviousness / pragmatic signal
Propósito comunicativo
To present a point as self-evident while still stating it for rhetorical effect.
Situações de gatilho
Formal speeches, essays, when you want to establish common ground.
Contextos
Academic, Professional, formal conversation.
Padrão
It goes without saying that
Estrutura central
It goes without saying that
Slots de substituição
clause
Colocados típicos
- that
- but
- of course
Substituições comuns
- needless to say
- obviously
- it is obvious that
Erros comuns
Using ‘it goes without saying’ and then stating something controversial; overusing.
Similar / contraste
needless to say (slightly less formal), it’s a given that, obviously
Interferências
Some learners use ‘it’s out of question’ – wrong phrase; this one is fixed.
Família do chunk
- Obviousness formulas
Nuance
Can be used to smooth over stating the obvious, but excessive use can annoy.
Efeito pragmático
Signals that the following is shared knowledge, builds rapport.
Dica de memória
“It goes without saying that …” – need I say?
Nota
This phrase is often used to emphasize a point that the speaker believes is widely accepted or understood by the audience.
Upgrade path
It goes without saying → Needless to say → It is taken as read that
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