rocket surgery

English

Etymology

A deliberate mixed metaphor combining rocket science and brain surgery.

Noun

rocket surgery (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic, humorous, chiefly in the negative) Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.
    Synonyms: rocket science, brain surgery
    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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