no shit, sherlock

A response against a person who says the obvious.
Originates from the film: Robocop 3

Some police: "that's a bettered yellow van!
Lewis: "no shit, sherlock"

by girayhankaya December 19, 2020

no shit, Sherlock

said humorously to express the view that someone is stating something that is completely obvious.

"there are a few worrying findings: the first is that congestion causes stress (no shit, Sherlock) and the second says that traffic jams may cause brain damage"

by Arminkshipper July 22, 2024