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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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Pretty quiet on the hitting front this week, so just keep it simple and focus on needs.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 2 May 2025
By day, layer it with a lightweight cardigan or keep it simple with bare shoulders, and finish the look with ballet flats or kitten heels.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
The limited facial expressions keep it simple enough for kids as young as 2 to understand.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Pretty quiet on the hitting front this week, so just keep it simple and focus on needs.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 2 May 2025
By day, layer it with a lightweight cardigan or keep it simple with bare shoulders, and finish the look with ballet flats or kitten heels.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
The limited facial expressions keep it simple enough for kids as young as 2 to understand.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 30 Apr. 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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