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needless to say

idiom

Clearly, obviously.


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  1. 01

    final say

    The right to make a final decision.

  2. 02

    have a say

    To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.

  3. 03

    I'd say

    It is my estimate or opinion.

  4. 04

    I'll say

    Used to indicate emphatic agreement

  5. 05

    let's not and say we did

    Indicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action, and does not wish to participate.

  6. 06

    say again

    "What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said.

  7. 07

    say cheese

    To smile for a photograph by saying the word "cheese" (the vowel of which, when pronounced as is usual in English, forces a somewhat smile-shaped mouth).

  8. 08

    say goodbye

    To separate from someone or something.

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