no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər How to pronounce no-brainer (audio)
: something that requires a minimum of thought

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And just as the aforementioned basics are a no-brainer, sale is also the best opportunity to really splurge on something truly special, as well. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024 Cutting wasteful government spending that tortures pets is a no-brainer for DOGE to add at the top of its list of programs to put on the chopping block. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 And given that, according to a University of Washington study, helmets provide a 63 to 88 percent reduction in the risk of head and brain injury for all ages, wearing a helmet should be a no-brainer. Chris Haslam, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024 Sabrina Carpenter or Olivia Rodrigo Merchandise This suggestion is a no-brainer. Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for no-brainer 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no-brainer was in 1954

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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