sich erübrigen
Translation
to be superfluous, to be unnecessary, to become redundant
Examples
Damit erübrigt sich die Frage.
That makes the question redundant.
Jeder weitere Kommentar erübrigt sich.
Any further comment is superfluous.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) becomes superfluous Damit erübrigt sich die Diskussion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: überflüssig werden, unnötig sein
Etymology
From 'übrig' (left over, remaining). The prefix 'er-' indicates a process, so it means 'to become left over' -> 'to become unnecessary'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'übrig' (left over), it's no longer needed, so it 'erübrigt sich'.