be in plain English

be in plain English

To be in clear, straightforward, and uncomplicated English. A:" Chronic atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries has stopped oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart, leading to a myocardial infarction." B: "Doctor, come on, I need that to be in plain English." I wish these software agreements would be in plain English, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
See also: English, plain
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See also:
  • be in plain language
  • in plain English
  • in plain language
  • say (something) in plain English
  • say (something) in plain language
  • simple
  • simple English
  • in simple English
  • put (something) into plain English
  • put (something) into plain language