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uncomplicated plan

[/ˌʌnˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd plæn/]
noun phrasepl: uncomplicated plans
plano simples
1. A straightforward, easy-to-understand strategy or course of action that does not involve complex procedures or many steps
We decided to go with an uncomplicated plan: arrive early, set up the equipment, and start the presentation.
Decidimos seguir um plano simples: chegar cedo, preparar o equipamento e iniciar a apresentação.
2. A scheme or design that avoids unnecessary complications or difficulties
The uncomplicated plan worked perfectly for the small event.
O plano simples funcionou perfeitamente para o pequeno evento.
NYC Slang
straightforward game plan
Synonyms
simple planstraightforward planbasic planeasy planno-frills plan
Antonyms
complicated plancomplex planelaborate planintricate planconvoluted plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano simples
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
plano direto
Alternative colloquial usage in business contexts
Portugal
plano descomplicado
More literal translation preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it simple
no-brainer
cut and dried
plain and simple
no strings attached
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