To put it simply
Example: To put it simply, the test was very easy.
Definition
"To put it simply" is a phrase used to introduce a statement that expresses an idea in a clear, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way, often by summarizing or clarifying complex information.
Translations
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dicho simplemente -
eenvoudig gezegd -
dit simplement -
pour faire simple -
einfach gesagt
Etymology
The phrase "to put it simply" originates from the verb 'put,' meaning to place or express, combined with 'simply,' which derives from the Latin 'simplex,' meaning uncomplicated or plain. This combination emphasizes making an explanation plain and easy to grasp.
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"To put it simply" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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