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.
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.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It goes without to say that he agreed.
Say: It goes without saying that he agreed.
It's 'without SAYING' (-ing form), not 'to say'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
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 saying
- it goes without saying that
- goes without saying
- but it goes without saying