Question

The figurative expression or idiom -- "it goes without saying," as used in everyday speech, means something that is obvious. (For example: "It goes without saying that students love snow days and three-day weekends.") However, what humorous thing happens when the idiom is interpreted for its literal meaning?
A.It means that the king's cabinet can't stop talking and using synonyms.
B.It allows Milo to leave the dungeon without detection.
C.It means that Milo is able to drive through the tollbooth in his room without any problems.
D. it allows a horseless wooden wagon to move on its own when everyone is quiet and not talking.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

"It goes"-- the wagon moves

"without saying"-- when everyone is quite and not talking

This would be the idiom taken literally