hardly necessary
Frequency: 5.04.2 per million words
Almost not necessary; used to suggest something is obvious or unneeded.
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Examples (10)
- It's hardly necessary to explain the basic rules again.
- Your presence is hardly necessary at this late stage.
- Such an elaborate plan was hardly necessary for a simple task.
- Further discussion on this point is hardly necessary.
- It was hardly necessary to bring so many supplies.
- The detailed instructions were hardly necessary for experienced users.
- I think it's hardly necessary to remind him of his duties.
- Making a big fuss over it was hardly necessary.
- Given the clear evidence, a lengthy investigation is hardly necessary.
- To be honest, your input on this matter is hardly necessary.