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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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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Mix textures and colors, like this autumnal display, or keep it simple with a monochromatic color scheme.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Or keep it simple with salsa and chips, a salad, or your favorite veggies.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
For a pre-race morning bite, keep it simple with a bagel and banana.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Mix textures and colors, like this autumnal display, or keep it simple with a monochromatic color scheme.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Or keep it simple with salsa and chips, a salad, or your favorite veggies.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
For a pre-race morning bite, keep it simple with a bagel and banana.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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