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needless to sayused to emphasize that what you are about to say is obvious or expected

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: used to emphasize that what you are about to say is obvious or expected

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈniːdləs tə seɪ/

Korean meaning: 말할 필요도 없이, 두말할 나위 없이

Korean pronunciation: **니들**리스 투 **세이**

Example Sentences

  • Needless to say, bringing a swimsuit to a desert camping trip was not my brightest idea.
  • Needless to say, the exam results were disappointing for most students.
  • Needless to say, my attempt to impress her by juggling eggs ended in disaster.

needless to say

ADVERB

//ˈniːdləs tə seɪ//

used to emphasize that what you are about to say is obvious or expected

needless to say concept
💡 Concept

Obviously what comes next

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈniːdləs tə seɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈniːdləs tə seɪ/

🌳Etymology

Rootneed
Suffix--less

Origin

중세 영어에서 '필요 없는(needless)'과 '말하다(to say)'가 결합하여 형성된 관용표현으로, 16세기부터 사용되기 시작했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

saywaydayplay
say
way
day
play

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Needless to say, bringing a swimsuit to a desert camping trip was not my brightest idea.

Needless to say, the exam results were disappointing for most students.

😄 Fun example

Needless to say, my attempt to impress her by juggling eggs ended in disaster.

Needless to say, we must complete the project by the deadline.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

obviouslyof coursenaturallyit goes without saying

Antonyms

surprisinglyunexpectedlystrangely enough

Related

without doubtclearlyevidentlyundoubtedly