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plain and simple

PLAYN and SIM-pul

pleɪn ænd ˈsɪmpəl

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Syllable breakdown

plainandsimple

Dictionary meaning

in uncomplicated and direct terms; stated clearly without unnecessary complexity or elaboration

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