simply put
To summarize briefly
Simply put introduces a clearer or more direct restatement of something complex: Simply put, we can't afford it.
The phrase signals that what follows strips away jargon, qualifications, or complications to get at the essential point.
It often precedes a blunt summary after technical explanation.
- in shortPhrase meaning briefly
- basicallyAt the most essential level
- essentiallyAt its core nature
- in other wordsRestating for clarity
- plainlyIn obvious fashion
in brief · straightforward · to sum up · in a nutshell · bottom line · cut to the chase · bluntly · frankly · directly · to be clear · straight to the point · no frills · bare bones · distilled · condensed · stripped down · layman's terms · clear-cut
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