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go without saying
Neutral · CEFR B2
to be so obvious that it does not need to be stated
off the top of one's head
Informal · CEFR B2
from memory, without checking or thinking carefully
spring to mind
Neutral · CEFR B2
to come into your thoughts suddenly and easily
stand to reason
Neutral · CEFR B2
to be logical or obvious
beg the question
Neutral · CEFR C1
to make one naturally want to ask a particular question; (formally) to assume the very point being argued
moot point
Neutral · CEFR C1
a question that is debatable or no longer relevant because it has been settled or made irrelevant
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