No-Brainer 🧠
Definition: Something obvious, requiring little thought or effort.
Dating from: 1970s.
Example in literature: The Washington Post, October 3, 1991: “The rich guy is willing . . . This is a no-brainer. Let him build it.”
Related terms:
- Rocket Scientist: Referencing someone highly intelligent, often used sarcastically in phrases like, “You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out.”
- Piece of cake: An easy task.
- Easy as pie: Incredibly simple to accomplish.
Synonyms:
- Simple
- Obvious
- Effortless
Antonyms:
- Complex
- Difficult
- Arduous
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Coming up with the title for my autobiography was a real no-brainer. Unlike the rest of my life.” - Fictitious Aspiring Author
- “Deciding to take a nap instead of cleaning the house? Total no-brainer!” - Wisely Lazy Person
Proverbs and Common Phrases:
- “Work smarter, not harder.”
- “Don’t reinvent the wheel.”
- “Keep it simple, stupid.” (KISS Principle)
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Book: “The Duh Awards: In This Stupid World, We Take the Cake” by Bob Fenster.
- Song: “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor (for making body positivity seem like a no-brainer).
- Movie: “Dumb and Dumber” (for making no-brainer decisions hilariously entertaining).
On this enlightening note, may your life be filled with many more no-brainers and fewer head-scratchers. Dive into these clichés with the same ease and effortlessness that they promise. Remember, sometimes the simplest solution really is the best one.
Farewell Thought: In the grand baffling puzzle of life, always cherish the moments when everything is truly a “no-brainer.” They are the chocolates in the trail mix of our existence. Stay uncomplicated and brilliantly obvious!
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