pure and simple

phrase

: with nothing other than what has been mentioned

—used after a noun or phrase to add emphasis

It was fraud, pure and simple.

The relationship is over, pure and simple.

Examples of pure and simple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This pursuit is designed to intimidate lawful speech, pure and simple. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

This pursuit is designed to intimidate lawful speech, pure and simple. — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for pure and simple

• dimple
• pimple