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Discover LudwigThe phrase "stated the obvious" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to say something that is already obvious or well-known. Example: The teacher stated the obvious when she reminded the students to bring their textbooks to class.
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Coach Don Chaney stated the obvious.
Few have stated the obvious with such unvarnished flair.
And that was all before he stated the obvious.
Instead, he stated the obvious: "People go fishing all night".
As for the race itself, he stated the obvious.
Finally his boss came into the room and stated the obvious.
Sometimes life might be easier if TV trailers just stated the obvious.
The rebel looked up, and, as if making excuses, stated the obvious: the book was Saadi's.
But he stated the obvious in such a brilliant way we enjoyed hearing it.
The prosecutor stated the obvious: "It appears as though the defendant has fled".
Florida State Coach Jimbo Fisher stated the obvious to reporters after Saturday's victory.
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