words of one syllable, in
in words of one syllable
In simple terms that are easy to understand. (Usually implying that the listener is unintelligent.) You're helping my brother set up his computer? Be sure you explain things in words of one syllable. You're an astrophysicist and I'm not, so please, explain this concept in words of one syllable so I might have a chance of understanding it! What the heck is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Doc? Can you explain it in words of one syllable?
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words of one syllable, in
In simple terms, as in I don't understand financial derivatives-can you explain them in words of one syllable? [Colloquial; 1920s]
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