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a straightforward matter

[/ə ˈstreɪtˈfɔrwərd ˈmætər/]
noun phrasepl: straightforward matters
uma questão simples
1. A simple, uncomplicated issue or situation that is easy to understand or resolve
Fixing the broken chair is a straightforward matter.
Reparar a cadeira quebrada é uma questão simples.
2. A task or problem that requires no special effort, complexity, or ambiguity
The contract dispute turned out to be a straightforward matter after all.
A disputa contratual acabou sendo uma questão simples afinal.
NYC Slang
a no-brainer; piece of cake; walk in the park
Synonyms
a simple matteran easy mattera clear-cut matteran uncomplicated issuea no-brainer
Antonyms
a complicated mattera complex issuea thorny problema convoluted situation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uma questão simples
Most common translation in Brazil
General Brazilian
um assunto direto
Alternative emphasizing directness
Portugal
uma questão simples
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
uma coisa sem complicações
Alternative emphasizing lack of complications

Related Idioms & Phrases

no rocket science
child's play
a piece of cake
a walk in the park
clear as day
crystal clear
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