in plain English

1. In clear, straightforward language, as in The doctor's diagnosis was too technical; please tell us what he meant in plain English. [c. 1500] Also see in so many words.

Example Sentences

In plain English: If you can name a fetus, we might declare it a constitutional person.

From Slate

He also seems like a genuine person, happy to speak in plain English, instead of parroting focus group-shaped talking points that often make Democrats seem inauthentic, reinforcing fears that they’re out of touch.

From Salon

In plain English, that means they are being starved by Israel's blockade.

From BBC

In plain English, they must be allowed a hearing before they can be kidnapped and sent to the gulag.

From Salon

“The agreement that they’re trying to enforce against Mr. Schrader, in plain English, required both parties to sign it before it became legally effective,” Kessler told the AP.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• especially 
• i.e. 
• particularly 
• specially 
• specifically