In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom "It goes without saying".

Introduction / Context:
This idiom question asks you to interpret the phrase "It goes without saying." Native speakers use this expression when a fact is so obvious or well known that it does not really need to be stated, although they then state it anyway for emphasis. The correct option must capture this sense of obviousness or self evidence, not silence or suffering.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Idiom: "It goes without saying."
• Options:
  • To silently bear the injustice.
  • Something which is implied to be obvious.
  • There is no point in doing something after you are told to do it.
  • Break long relationship with someone.
• The idiom is commonly followed by a statement: "It goes without saying that..."
• The focus is on the fact that the statement is almost unnecessary because everyone already knows it.

Concept / Approach:
"It goes without saying" literally suggests that something can "go" (be accepted or understood) even without being said. Figuratively, it means that what follows is so obvious that it need not be mentioned. Among the options, only "Something which is implied to be obvious" matches this interpretation. The other choices relate to injustice, lateness in acting, or ending relationships, none of which are linked to obviousness or common knowledge.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Recall typical usage: "It goes without saying that we all want peace," or "It goes without saying that parents care for their children." Step 2: Notice that in these cases, the speaker is referring to facts that are generally assumed and widely accepted. Step 3: Examine option "Something which is implied to be obvious." This directly describes a statement that is taken for granted or understood without needing explanation. Step 4: Examine "To silently bear the injustice." This refers to not complaining about unfair treatment, which is unrelated to the idea of something being obvious. Step 5: Examine "There is no point in doing something after you are told to do it." This sounds more like the idea behind "don't shut the stable door after the horse has bolted" and is not the meaning of the given idiom. Step 6: Examine "Break long relationship with someone." This suggests ending a relationship, again completely unrelated to obviousness. Step 7: Conclude that the only accurate interpretation is "Something which is implied to be obvious."

Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute the long meaning into typical sentences: "It goes without saying that honesty is important" becomes "It is obvious (and almost does not need to be said) that honesty is important." This fits perfectly. Trying to insert the other options—such as "It silently bears the injustice that honesty is important"—would make no sense. This confirms that the idiom is about obvious truths, not about endurance or delayed action.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
"To silently bear the injustice" is wrong because the idiom does not concern suffering or keeping quiet about unfairness. "There is no point in doing something after you are told to do it" is wrong because it does not relate to obviousness; it describes a different proverb-like idea. "Break long relationship with someone" is wrong because it describes ending relationships, which has no connection with the phrasing "goes without saying."

Common Pitfalls:
Students sometimes over interpret idioms, looking for dramatic or emotional meanings where none exist. Another pitfall is ignoring how the idiom is used in real sentences and instead guessing based on a literal reading of individual words. To avoid this, always think of one or two example sentences you have heard or can imagine, and see which option best fits those examples.

Final Answer:
"It goes without saying" means something which is implied to be obvious.