put (something) in plain English
To express something in words that are clear, straightforward, and uncomplicated. A: "Chronic atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries has stopped oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart, leading to a myocardial infarction." B: "Put it in plain English, Doc." I wish these software developers would put their agreements in plain English, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
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