rocket surgery
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Mixed metaphor combining rocket science and brain surgery
Noun[edit]
- Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.
- It's not rocket surgery. Just screw in the bulb and flip the switch.
Usage notes[edit]
- This phrase is usually used in a negative comparison to show that something is (or should be) simple, straightforward, or obvious.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
anything overly complex
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