in plain English



in plain English

In clear, straightforward, and uncomplicated English. Chronic atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries has stopped oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart, leading to a myocardial infarction. In plain English, you've suffered a heart attack. I wish these software agreements would be written in plain English, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
See also: English, plain

in plain English

In clear, straightforward language, as in The doctor's diagnosis was too technical; please tell us what he meant in plain English. [c. 1500] Also see in so many words.
See also: English, plain

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EmeryEM-ə-reeEnglish
Iulian-Romanian
Hyun-Woohyun-ooKorean
FÉLixFE-leeks (Portuguese)French, Spanish, Portuguese
Combs[ku:mz]
CajsaKIE-sahSwedish