simple English

in simple English

In clear, straightforward, and uncomplicated English terminology. Chronic atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries has stopped oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart, leading to a myocardial infarction. In simple English, you've suffered a heart attack. I wish these software agreements would be written in simple English, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
See also: English, simple

simple English

Clear, straightforward, and uncomplicated English terminology. Chronic atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries has stopped oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart, leading to a myocardial infarction. In simple English, you've suffered a heart attack. I wish these software agreements would be written in simple English, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
See also: English, simple
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References in classic literature
And hardly had the carriage turned the corner and rattled into the high road with this inexplicable pair, than the whistle broke forth - prolonged, and low and tremulous; and the groom, already so far relieved, vented the rest of his surprise in one simple English word, friendly to the mouth of Jack-tar and the sooty pitman, and hurried to spread the news round the servants' hall of Naseby House.
Second-rate dandies and roues, widow-ladies who always have a lawsuit, and very simple English folks, who fancy they see "Continental society" at these houses, put down their money, or ate their meals, at Madame de Borodino's tables.
Adam Smith's style is, of course, very different than that of most modern economists, who are either incapable of writing simple English or have decided that they have more to gain by concealment."
A simple English translation of the word barkat would be either blessing or boon.
In simple English it means they approached the 28-year-old, she said no - so yes, they didn't extend a "formal" offer.
Without meaning to denigrate the literacy capacity of the intended target audience, the salient points of these schemes should be explained in clear and simple English. Or better still, in Filipino or the dialect widely spoken in the place where the information will be published or posted.
"Let's hope that the plan they came up with was written in plain and simple English, unlike the jargon-filled responses which are being sent out to angry taxpaying patients."
The configuration process is simple and has step-by-step instructions, in simple English (more languages will be added soon).
I was shocked when the other party couldn't understand simple English.
"If we're serious about relating better to residents we need to communicate with them in plain, simple English."
AA PATROLS have been ordered to drop motoring jargon and start speaking in simple English to confused drivers who don't know their big ends from their brakes.
Speak in simple English that the reporter can readily use for copy.
The relevant and optimal search techniques enable a user to make simple English language requests to quickly search, sort, and retrieve the information most pertinent to their inquiry.
Take his scotch eggs, a simple English picnic favorite.