Pure and simple

adverb

Simply, without any complicating factor.

He lost, pure and simple, not because of any underhand tactics
Visual representation of "pure and simple" - Simply, without any complicating factor

Often appears as...

  • it's mischief
  • pure and simple

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adjective

Being only what it seems to be, with no additional elements.

This is a love story, pure and simple
Visual representation of "pure and simple" - Being only what it seems to be, with no additional elements

Often appears as...

  • it's a scam
  • pure and simple

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Simply, without any complicating factor.

He lost, pure and simple, not because of any underhand tactics
Visual representation of "pure and simple" - Simply, without any complicating factor

Often appears as...

  • it's mischief
  • pure and simple

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adjective

Being only what it seems to be, with no additional elements.

This is a love story, pure and simple
Visual representation of "pure and simple" - Being only what it seems to be, with no additional elements

Often appears as...

  • it's a scam
  • pure and simple

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "pure and simple"
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Emphasis on simplicity

Use to stress the straightforwardness of a situation without complex reasons or factors.

Illustration for Emphasis on simplicity
He failed the test, pure and simple.
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Rejecting excuses

Apply 'pure and simple' to dismiss any excuses or justifications for an action or event.

Illustration for Rejecting excuses
You're late, pure and simple - no more excuses.
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Sarcastic tone

Can convey a sarcastic undertone when highlighting obviousness or dismissing flimsy explanations.

Illustration for Sarcastic tone
It's laziness, pure and simple, not a strategic break.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on simplicity

Use to stress the straightforwardness of a situation without complex reasons or factors.

Illustration for Emphasis on simplicity
He failed the test, pure and simple.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Rejecting excuses

Apply 'pure and simple' to dismiss any excuses or justifications for an action or event.

Illustration for Rejecting excuses
You're late, pure and simple - no more excuses.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sarcastic tone

Can convey a sarcastic undertone when highlighting obviousness or dismissing flimsy explanations.

Illustration for Sarcastic tone
It's laziness, pure and simple, not a strategic break.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on simplicity

Use to stress the straightforwardness of a situation without complex reasons or factors.

Illustration for Emphasis on simplicity
He failed the test, pure and simple.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Rejecting excuses

Apply 'pure and simple' to dismiss any excuses or justifications for an action or event.

Illustration for Rejecting excuses
You're late, pure and simple - no more excuses.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sarcastic tone

Can convey a sarcastic undertone when highlighting obviousness or dismissing flimsy explanations.

Illustration for Sarcastic tone
It's laziness, pure and simple, not a strategic break.
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