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go without saying
To be unambiguous, perfectly clear, or self-evident; to be already acknowledged, established, or accepted. This should go without saying, but you will receive an automatic zero if you are caught cheating on the exam.
say goodbye to (something)
To lose or end something, especially suddenly; to be forced to accept such a loss or end. You were caught drinking on school property? Well, you can say goodbye to your brand new car, mister! After the final horse lost its race, I said goodbye to all the money I'd won that day at the track. You do realize that you'll be saying goodbye to all the benefits the company has to offer if you decide to work as a freelancer?
says it all
A phrase used to emphasize a particular detail, usually because it is evidence of a bigger issue. When I asked my mom if she was mad at me, her silence said it all. Oh, he's still petrified of dogs—the look of terror on his face says it all!
as I was saying
Said when one wants to return to one's previous topic of discussion. As I was saying before the waiter came over, I'm going to Europe next month! Thank you Alice. Now as I was saying, you'll need to call payroll to get those figures.
as I was saying
and like I was sayingto repeat what I've been saying; to continue with what I was saying. (The first form is appropriate in any conversation. The second form is colloquial, informal, and familiar. In addition, this use of like for as, in the second form, is objected to by many people.) Bill: Now, Mary, this is one of the round ones that attaches to the wire here. Bob (passing through the room): Hello, you two! I'll talk to you later. Bill: Yeah, see you around. Now, as I was saying, Mary, this goes here on this wire. Tom: I hate to interrupt, but someone's car is being broken into down on the street. Fred: As I was saying, these illegal practices must stop.
(Do you) know what I 'm saying?
and You know what I'm saying?; (Do you) know what I mean?; You know what I mean?Do you understand me?; Do you agree? Sue: This is, like, really great! You know what I'm saying? Mary: Yeah, I've been there. It's great.
I hear what you're saying, and I hear you.
1. I know exactly what you mean! John: The prices in this place are a bit steep. Jane: Man, I hear you! Bill: I think it's about time for the whole management team to resign! Andrew: I hear what you're saying.
2. an expression indicating that the speaker has been heard, but implying that there is no agreement. Tom: Time has come to do something about that ailing dog of yours. Mary: I hear what you're saying. Jane: It would be a good idea to have the house painted. John: I hear what you're saying.
(It) (just) goes without saying.
Cliché [something] is so obvious that it need not be said. It goes without saying that you are to wear formal clothing to the White House dinner. Of course you must be on time. That goes without saying.
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
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.
go without saying
Be self-evident, a matter of course. For example, It goes without saying that success is the product of hard work. This expression is a translation of the French cela va sans dire. [Second half of 1800s]
I hear what you are saying
1. and I hear you. sent. I know what you are trying to say. Yes, yes. I hear what you are saying, and I’m with you.
2. sent. I understand your position, but I am under no obligation to agree. (Can be used to avoid disagreeing and the resulting argument.) I hear you, but it doesn’t matter.