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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But sometimes, the answer is just to keep it simple.
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Anja Webb, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
But sometimes, the answer is just to keep it simple.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
To keep it simple, tretinoin is a prescription retinoid.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 Apr. 2025
How To Create an Exercise Routine Creating an exercise routine can feel overwhelming, but there are ways to keep it simple.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 31 Mar. 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 21 May. 2025.
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