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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The Powerbeats Pro keep it simple with fast pairing, clear audio, and a design that doesn’t get in your way.
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PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Lower trims keep it simple, but the top-tier XSE adds some flair with faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof, ambient lighting and a rear-seat center armrest.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Opt for a gentle cleanser instead (Gohara tells patients to keep it simple with the Dove Beauty Bar), and always protect your skin with plenty of face SPF.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Fox will keep it simple with its fall premiere slate.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Lower trims keep it simple, but the top-tier XSE adds some flair with faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof, ambient lighting and a rear-seat center armrest.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Opt for a gentle cleanser instead (Gohara tells patients to keep it simple with the Dove Beauty Bar), and always protect your skin with plenty of face SPF.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Fox will keep it simple with its fall premiere slate.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 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 26 Aug. 2025.
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