a no-brainer
/ə ˌnəʊ ˈbreɪnə/INFORMAL · C1
Meaning
a decision or choice that is very easy
Examples
- 1The job pays more and it’s closer to home, so accepting it was a no-brainer.
- 2Free breakfast with the room? That’s a no-brainer.
- 3With a train that’s both cheaper and faster, choosing it over the car is a no-brainer.
- 4For most working parents, a free after-school club is a no-brainer.
- 5Is switching to the cheaper phone deal a no-brainer, or is there a catch?
Grammar
A countable noun, usually with a after be or seem. Keep the hyphen in no-brainer.
Similar in meaning
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