rocket surgery

English

Etymology

A deliberate mixed metaphor combining rocket science and brain surgery.

Noun

rocket surgery (uncountable)

  1. (chiefly in the negative) Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.
    It's not rocket surgery. Just screw in the bulb and flip the switch.

Usage notes

  • This phrase is usually used in a negative comparison to show that something is (or should be) simple, straightforward, or obvious.

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