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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Remember, however, to keep it simple in terms of pattern and color.
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Read on for their suggestions on how to keep it simple this holiday season.
—Whitney Roberts, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
Layer it with a mix of fall florals and your favorite centerpiece, or keep it simple with a tapered candle display.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Wear it under a leather blazer or faux fur coat to play with texture, or keep it simple with strappy heels.
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Read on for their suggestions on how to keep it simple this holiday season.
—Whitney Roberts, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
Layer it with a mix of fall florals and your favorite centerpiece, or keep it simple with a tapered candle display.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Wear it under a leather blazer or faux fur coat to play with texture, or keep it simple with strappy heels.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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 18 Jan. 2026.
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