put (something) into plain English

put (something) into plain English

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

See also: English, plain, put

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