in words of one syllable

in words of one syllable
in words of one syllable (informal)
Very simply, bluntly
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Main Entry:syllable

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: in clear and simple terms

We explained our views to the press in words of one syllable.

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in words of one ˈsyllable idiom
using very simple language

Could you say that again in words of one syllable?

Main entry:wordidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • words of one syllable — {n. phr.} Language that makes the meaning very clear; simple, or frank language. Usually used after in . * /Mary explained the job to Ann in words of one syllable so that she would be sure to understand./ * /Some people say that John is cute and… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • words of one syllable — {n. phr.} Language that makes the meaning very clear; simple, or frank language. Usually used after in . * /Mary explained the job to Ann in words of one syllable so that she would be sure to understand./ * /Some people say that John is cute and… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • words\ of\ one\ syllable — n. phr. Language that makes the meaning very clear; simple, or frank language. Usually used after in . Mary explained the job to Ann in words of one syllable so that she would be sure to understand. Some people say that John is cute and… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • words of one syllable —    If you explain something in words of one syllable, you use very simple language.     Not so fast! Tell me in words of one syllable! …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • words of one syllable — phrasal : plain forthright language he has had a bit too much; in words of one syllable, he is drunk …   Useful english dictionary

  • in words of one syllable — if you explain something in words of one syllable, you do it in words that are very simple and easy to understand because the person you are speaking to is stupid. I was trying to explain to him again, in words of one syllable, why safety… …   New idioms dictionary

  • in words of one syllable —    If you explain something in words of one syllable, you use very simple language.     Not so fast! Say that again in words of one syllable …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • List of the longest English words with one syllable — This is a list of the candidates for longest English word of one syllable. Unsurprisingly, most of these long words contain one or more digraphs (e.g., rr or ai ) and the occasional trigraph (e.g., tch ). That is, multiple letters are used to… …   Wikipedia

  • syllable — See: WORDS OF ONE SYLLABLE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • syllable — See: WORDS OF ONE SYLLABLE …   Dictionary of American idioms

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