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.

Examples of keep it simple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For accessories, keep it simple with a small handbag and minimal jewelry around the neck. —Essence, 9 Apr. 2024

And if you’re just getting started with adding more movement into your weekly routine, keep it simple. —Michelle Pugle, Health, 27 Mar. 2024

Also remember to keep it simple when fishing in the dark. —David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024

For Mingyu’s first-ever Dior show, the Seventeen rapper wanted to keep it simple. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024

And keep it simple with gentle moisturizers and serums. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 Feb. 2024

These keep it simple with sleek genuine leather and a matching white heel. —Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024

Some like to keep it simple with chocolate and flowers or pricey jewelry and comfy clothes. —Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024

Pair it with Chelsea boots and a colorful pair of socks, or keep it simple and replicate Markle’s look with a scarf and a statement bag. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023