plain and simple
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plain and simple
1. Essentially or fundamentally so, without exaggeration or elaboration. If you are caught cheating on an exam or assignment, you will fail the entire class, plain and simple. No matter how much they claim it will help the average worker, this is a tax break for the wealthy, plain and simple.
2. In a straightforward, uncomplicated, or unelaborate style or manner. A: "Do you have any tips for writing the application?" B: "Just try to make it plain and simple why you're the best candidate. You're not writing an essay for college." I can see you're not getting it, so let me put it plain and simple. You are going to fail this class if you don't get an A on your next test, understand? The filmmakers didn't have the budget for fancy special effects, so they had to keep it plain and simple.
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