2007-07-18 00:47:03 · 6 answers · asked by Wide Awake 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
well i was going to answer this...but i think it goes without saying..lol.
2007-07-18 03:26:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I usually hear that as a response to something someone else said. For example, "That guy is an idiot" and the other person will say, "Well, that goes without saying"
2007-07-18 01:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there.
The idea is, what they are aout to say is so obviously true and so widely accepted as true as to be non-arguable - but they still need to tell you exactly which established truth they are about to use.There are many!
Cheers, Steve.
PS Mind you, a lot of so-called established truths could do with arguing against...
2007-07-18 02:02:46 · answer #3 · answered by Steve J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason they say "And now, a man who needs no introduction" and then introduce him.
2007-07-18 00:54:45 · answer #4 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lots of examples of this type of thing exist.
i don't mean to criticise but.....
Not wishing to be rude but....
etc.
Its just to give it emphasis
2007-07-18 01:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they're basically saying something is obvious...
2007-07-18 00:55:31 · answer #6 · answered by Monica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋