B2 First Vocabulary:

It goes without saying…

“It goes without saying…” is a B2 level phrase that is used to talk about something that it is obvious or generally accepted.

Below are examples of how 'It goes without saying…' could be used in the B2 First (FCE) exam.
Speaking Part 4:

Examiner: “Do you think it is important to take care of the environment?”

Candidate: “I think it goes without saying that everybody should try and take care of the environment…”

Reading and Use of English Part 4:

I think it’s obvious that more needs to be done to prevent climate change

SAYING

I think it ………………………… that more needs to be done to prevent climate change

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