Example: To put it simply, the cat is sleeping on the sofa.
Definition
"To put it simply" is a phrase used to introduce a straightforward explanation or summary of a complex idea, making it easier to understand. It signals that the speaker is about to express something in plain or clear terms, often to clarify or emphasize a point.
Translations
dicho simplemente
eenvoudig gezegd
dit simplement
pour faire simple
einfach gesagt
Etymology
The phrase "to put it simply" comes from the verb 'put,' meaning to place or express, combined with 'simply,' derived from Latin 'simplex,' meaning plain or uncomplicated. It evolved as a common English expression to indicate that something is being stated in an uncomplicated and clear manner. Did you know? The phrase has become a handy tool in speech and writing to make explanations more accessible.
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"To put it simply" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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