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1. talkafeels.com › en › asking-a-question-with-anAsking A Question With An Obvious Answer: Avoiding Common ...

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   May 27, 2023 · What Does It Mean to Say Something Is Obvious? We use the word obvious to describe situations, events or ideas that are clearly understood without the need for further explanation. For instance, if someone says, “It’s obvious that the sun will rise in the east tomorrow,” you’d think, “Yes, of course, thats obvious.”

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   Aug 28, 2024 · 6 Common Phrases You May Not Realize Are Condescending. Experts explain what these phrases imply — and why you often use them without realizing their impact. While we may strive to be kind and compassionate in our communications with people, we’re bound to fall short sometimes.

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3. psychcentral.com › health › the-psychology-ofThe Psychology of Oppositional Conversational Styles

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   Mar 3, 2023 · If you’re feeling frustrated, offended, belittled, or attacked by someone’s oppositional conversation style, it’s OK to excuse yourself and step away.

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5. www.lesswrong.com › on-saying-the-obviousOn Saying the Obvious - LessWrong

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   Feb 2, 2012 · There's an excellent definition of how "obvious" should be used: something is obvious if and only if "an explanation immediately springs to mind".

6. www.reddit.com › r › AskRedditWhat are some good comebacks to people stating the obvious?

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   I suggest to look for a deeper meaning than what is obvious to you. When somebody says "It's important that we make money" the inference can be made that estimates have historically underestimated the actual cost and that there have been recent issues where jobs have cost the company money, or just broke even on because the estimate was ...

7. www.baselinemag.com › self-development › everyday7 everyday phrases people say that don’t actually mean anything

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   Nov 11, 2024 · 6) “To be honest”. “To be honest” is a phrase you’ll often hear at the beginning or end of a statement. But it’s another one of those phrases that don’t quite mean what they’re supposed to. When we say “to be honest”, it implies that whatever follows is a truth that we might not usually reveal. However, most of the time, it ...

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   What does it mean if something is obvious?

   • We use the word obvious to describe situations, events or ideas that are clearly understood without the need for further explanation. For instance, if someone says, “It’s obvious that the sun will rise in the east tomorrow,” you’d think, “Yes, of course, thats obvious.” However, what one person deems obvious may not be so for others.

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   What is an example of stating the obvious?

   • Examples of How the Phrase “Stating the Obvious” Is Used in Different Contexts, Such as in Business, Politics, and Everyday Conversations. “We need to increase sales in order to make more money.” – This is an example of stating the obvious in a business context. “The sky is blue.”

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   What is an example of an idiom for 'obvious'?

   • For example: It is very obvious that he is a drug addict. An example of an idiom for "obvious" would be "as clear as day": It's as clear as day that's he's a drug addict. You can even use words like "clearly" at the beginning of the sentence to emphasise the phrase you're talking about: Clearly, he's a drug addict.

   a word/phrase for something that is very obvious

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   Why is it important to know if something is obvious?

   • Moreover, what’s considered to be obvious isn’t immutable. An idea or fact may become widely known and understood over time, and what was once considered obscure or mysterious may become completely obvious. Similarly, new discoveries or developments may cause something once thought to be obvious to be re-assessed in a new light.

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   Is stating the obvious a bad thing?

   • Stating the obvious can be perceived as patronizing or insulting to the audience’s intelligence. It may make the speaker or writer appear unprepared or lacking in original ideas. In some cases, stating the obvious can lead to misunderstandings or confusion if it oversimplifies or overlooks important details.

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   Should you be afraid of saying something 'obvious'?

   • Don't be afraid of saying something because it's "obvious". It's like how your teachers always said there are no stupid questions. Don't burden your awesome ideas with "obvious but it needs to be said". Don't vote down a comment because it says something "obvious" unless you've thought about it for a while. Also, don't shun "obvious" ideas.

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9. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 177386a word/phrase for something that is very obvious - English ...

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   Aug 25, 2018 · What do we call it when something is so obvious (about someone) that there is no point in stating it? Is there a phrase or an idiom? For example: It is very obvious that he is a drug addict.