rocket science
Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Cooking pasta isn't rocket science.”
“The instructions look complicated, but setting up the software isn't rocket science if you follow them step by step.”
“To the untrained eye, the contract appeared impenetrable, yet the lawyer assured her client that understanding the fine print was hardly rocket science.”
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blind with science
To overwhelm someone with details in order to influence or mislead them.
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dismal science
Economics or the field of political economy.
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rocket scientist
One qualified to handle or understand things which are very complex or confusing; a very intelligent person.
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rocket surgery
Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.
Last updated August 10, 2026