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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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Provide real life relatable scenarios and keep it simple.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
For indoor brick, keep it simple by trying a slightly damp brush to sweep away stubborn dirt.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Style it with a pleated skirt for a classic look or keep it simple with jeans, adding a jacket if the weather turns chilly.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Provide real life relatable scenarios and keep it simple.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
For indoor brick, keep it simple by trying a slightly damp brush to sweep away stubborn dirt.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Style it with a pleated skirt for a classic look or keep it simple with jeans, adding a jacket if the weather turns chilly.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Keep it simple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20it%20simple. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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