va da sé

Italian

Etymology

Literally “it goes by itself”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌva‿d.da‿(s)ˈse/
• Rhymes: -e

Phrase

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

   – 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.

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