keep it simple
idiom
1
: to make something easy to understand or do
Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point.
2
: to not do something in a complex or fancy way
We don't want to spend a lot of money on the party, so we're keeping it simple.
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There’s a time and a place for a splash of sesame oil, or some fancy hazelnut oil, but for everyday salads, keep it simple.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Start a brand new Google Sheet or keep it simple with a plain Word document.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
For those who like to keep it simple, consider Bvlgari’s Allegra Magnifying Vanilla—its one and only note is vanilla.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Love the look and price of Max & Lily's other bunk beds, but want to keep it simple (no slides or trundle beds)?
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Start a brand new Google Sheet or keep it simple with a plain Word document.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
For those who like to keep it simple, consider Bvlgari’s Allegra Magnifying Vanilla—its one and only note is vanilla.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Love the look and price of Max & Lily's other bunk beds, but want to keep it simple (no slides or trundle beds)?
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for keep it simple
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“Keep it simple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20it%20simple. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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