Grammar fix
it goes without saying
obviously / as everyone knows
Used to introduce something that is so clear or generally accepted that it doesn’t really need to be stated, but you mention it anyway for emphasis or politeness.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- It goes without saying that you should always check your work before handing it in.daily life
- It goes without saying that technology has changed the way we communicate, but I think face-to-face interaction is still very important, especially in building strong relationships.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: it goes without saying (that) [clause]
WrongIt goes without to say that he agreed.
RightIt goes without saying that he agreed.
It's 'without SAYING' (-ing form), not 'to say'.
Patternit goes without saying (that) [clause]
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
The chunk is the idiomatic opener; the literal 'self-evident and requires no articulation' is pompous.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
it goes without sayingit goes without saying thatgoes without sayingbut it goes without saying
Don't confuse it
Compare with 'of course', which is shorter and more casual. 'It goes without saying' is often used to introduce a statement, while 'of course' can stand alone as a response.