rocket science

American  

noun

1. rocketry.

2. something requiring great intelligence, especially mathematical ability.

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rocket science British  

noun

1. informal an activity requiring considerable intelligence and ability (esp in the phrase not exactly rocket science )

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Other Word Forms

• rocket scientist noun

Example Sentences

Referring to the costs incurred throughout the investigation, defence solicitor Shalin Sood said: "It's not rocket science trying to locate where Mr Sullivan is – he livestreams every day."

From BBC

Referring to the costs incurred throughout the investigation, which the court heard required partnership with foreign agencies including Interpol, Sood added: "It's not rocket science trying to locate where Mr Sullivan is, judge – he livestreams every day."

From BBC

"It is not rocket science. The pitch wasn't seaming everywhere, it was just holding a little bit – that's why England won the toss and had a bowl."

From BBC

Addressing these problems isn’t rocket science.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m filing another complaint about this thing today. Lockers should open. It shouldn’t be rocket science.”

From Literature