Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-rocket-science
idiom
/nɒt ˈrɒkɪt ˈsaɪəns/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that is not very complicated or difficult to understand.
Examples
- Fixing the printer is not rocket science; anyone can do it.
- Learning to ride a bike is not rocket science, it’s just practice.
- Managing your time well is not rocket science; it’s all about planning.
Meaning
When someone says that something is ‘not rocket science’, they mean that it is relatively simple and does not require advanced knowledge or special skills.
Synonyms
- not complicated
- simple
- easy to understand
- straightforward
