states the obvious
Points out known
States the obvious means to say something everyone already knows or can plainly see.
The phrase usually carries mild criticism—pointing out that someone's contribution adds nothing: Thanks for stating the obvious.
Sometimes used self-deprecatingly before making a point that needs saying anyway: I know I'm stating the obvious, but we need more time.
- clarifiesMakes more understandable
- repeatsOccurs more than once
- mocksRidicules through imitation
- annoysCauses petty irritation
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
exaggerates · satirizes · sigh · eye roll · declares · articulates · points out · ridicules · reassures · lampoons · patronizes · shrug · emphasizes · belabors · beating dead horse · condescends · paraphrases · verbalizes
states the obviousbreaks the news
Communicates significant information first
discloses · exposes · uncovers · unveils · lets the cat out of the bag
states the obviousobfuscates
Renders unclear intentionally
mystifies · beats around the bush · implies · insinuates · equivocates
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