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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