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Meaning of plain and simple | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR C1
ˈpleɪn ən(d)sɪmp(ə)l

Definitions

Clearly, without any doubt or complexity.

Equivalents

Español simple y llanamente
Italiano bell'e buono
Svenska helt enkelt

Examples

“I don't care what he calls it. What he's doing is theft, plain and simple.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

plain ball plainlier plainliest plainly plainspokenly plaintively

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