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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Fox will keep it simple with its fall premiere slate.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Shoes are one of the bulkiest things in your bag, so keep it simple: pack one pair for walking, and one for casual wear.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
While some opt to keep it simple with tank tops, shorts and tennis shoes, others dial it up with platform boots, holographic sets and eye-catching looks including colorful braids and neon nails.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
For indoor brick, keep it simple by trying a slightly damp brush to sweep away stubborn dirt.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Shoes are one of the bulkiest things in your bag, so keep it simple: pack one pair for walking, and one for casual wear.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
While some opt to keep it simple with tank tops, shorts and tennis shoes, others dial it up with platform boots, holographic sets and eye-catching looks including colorful braids and neon nails.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
For indoor brick, keep it simple by trying a slightly damp brush to sweep away stubborn dirt.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 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 2 Aug. 2025.
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