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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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.
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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
Style it with block heels and a straw clutch for a wedding or keep it simple with strappy sandals and a sunhat on a day out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
The key is to keep it simple, rewarding and aligned with your brand personality.
—Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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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
Style it with block heels and a straw clutch for a wedding or keep it simple with strappy sandals and a sunhat on a day out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
The key is to keep it simple, rewarding and aligned with your brand personality.
—Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 11 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 10 Jul. 2025.
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