expression
needless to say; it goes without saying
A formal, written expression used to state that something is obvious and requires no discussion.
安全が最優先であることは論を待たない。
It goes without saying that safety is the top priority.
彼の才能は論を待たないところだ。
His talent is beyond question.
Literally 'does not await discussion'; a set phrase combining 論 (argument, discussion) with 待たない (negative of 待つ, to wait).