keep it simple

phrase

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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To keep it simple, the technology involves placing a sensor inside the ball itself that detects every touch, no matter how small. Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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“Keep it simple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20it%20simple. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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