va da sé

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “it goes by itself”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈva‿d.da ˈse/, (traditional) /ˈva‿d.da ˈse/

Phrase

va da sé

1. (idiomatic) it goes without saying (that...)

   Synonym: si capisce (not followed by a subordinate clause)

   – Non avrai intenzione di uscire, vero?
   – Beh, va da sé.

   – You're not going to hang out, are you?
   – Well, obviously I am.

   Va da sé che non potrete lasciare l'aula durante la prova d'esame.

   It goes without saying that you are not allowed to leave the room during the exam.

Anagrams

• sedava