it doesn't take a rocket scientist to (redirected from rocket scientist)

it doesn't take a rocket scientist to do something

it is easy to understand something. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that fewer and fewer schools can afford to maintain competitive athletic programs.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form it's not rocket science: A five year old could put this puzzle together — it's not rocket science.

See also: doesn't, rocket, scientist, take