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It's not rocket science
When something is being overcomplicated
Literal Meaning
It is not rocket science → It is not related to the science of rocketry.
Actual Meaning
This isn't complicated - it should be easy to understand
Examples in Context

Manager: 'Come on, it's not rocket science.' (Translation: This should be simple)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Simplicity expected
  • 2May feel condescending
  • 3Keep it simple
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
it's simple
it's straightforward
it's easy
it's not brain surgery
it's a piece of cake
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Too easy
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