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rocket surgery

idiom
Meaning

Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.


Origin

disputed origin

A deliberate mixed metaphor combining rocket science and brain surgery.

Examples
SIMPLE

Fixing this printer is not exactly rocket surgery.

CONTEXTUAL

You just need to follow the basic instructions, as this task is hardly rocket surgery.

COMPLEX

While the new software update seems intimidating at first glance, a quick review reveals that the installation process is certainly not rocket surgery.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    brain surgery

    Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.

  2. 02

    rocket science

    Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.

  3. 03

    rocket scientist

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

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