in plain English

Idioms  

1. In clear, straightforward language, as in The doctor's diagnosis was too technical; please tell us what he meant in plain English. [c. 1500] Also see in so many words.

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Example Sentences

In plain English, you’re paying a 100% entry charge.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rubin’s skills, former colleagues say, included an encyclopedic recall, the ability to explain his bets in plain English and a high threshold for risk.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here’s the investment case in plain English: The science works.

From MarketWatch

In plain English, federal officials had looked at a map and determined that Glenn Medical was not 35 miles from the nearest hospital by so-called main roads as required by law — it was just 32.

From Los Angeles Times

Once again, our wise old flounder—I mean, founder—has provided a sensible solution, and written in plain English, too.”

From Literature

Related Words

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