state the obvious

phrase

: to tell people things they already know

She accused me of stating the obvious.

Examples of state the obvious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To state the obvious, such trends are unhealthy and unsustainable — for society, parents and above all for kids. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

All of this, to state the obvious, is incredibly improbable. — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026

To say as much about MLB would be to state the obvious – superior analytics and savvy executives underpin the most successful organizations. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026

This, to state the obvious, is no way to make decisions about the future of downtown. — Mark Lamster architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026