of course
of course
used to introduce an idea or turn of events as being obvious or to be expected:
〖確信〗(述べていることを相手がすでに知っていることに期待して)ご承知のように, もちろん (!(1)文頭･文中･文尾で. (2)自分の主張を強調する)
e.g. the point is of course that the puzzle itself is misleading.
used to give or emphasize agreement or permission:
〖同意〗｟くだけた話｠ いいですとも, そうですとも (!単にcourseともいう; 丁寧な許可･同意を示して)
e.g. “Can I see you for a minute?” “Of course.”.
introducing a qualification or admission:
〖強調〗｟話｠ (発言の正当性を強調して)もちろん, 言うまでもなく (!単にcourseともいう)
e.g. of course we've been in touch by phone, but I wanted to see things for myself.