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rocket scientist

idiom
Meaning

One qualified to handle or understand things which are very complex or confusing; a very intelligent person.


Origin

disputed origin

From rocket + scientist.

Examples
SIMPLE

You do not need to be a rocket scientist to use this app.

CONTEXTUAL

The instructions for the new coffee machine are confusing, but you do not have to be a rocket scientist to figure them out.

COMPLEX

While the technical manual for the software is dense, one hardly needs to be a rocket scientist to grasp the fundamental principles of its operation.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    rocket science

    Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.

  2. 02

    rocket surgery

    Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.

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