idiot-proof
Example Sentences
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In the Italian dessert, gelatin does the work of eggs, creating an idiot-proof, creamy treat that is incredibly versatile.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2023
The lesson I played on Monday was the theme from “Twin Peaks” — well, the idiot-proof, one-hand version that my iPad teaching app prepared for me, built around that low, hypnotic pattern.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2022
“Automation systems designed to make the process more idiot-proof are trying to bridge that gap,” says Stefan Chomka, the editor of Restaurant magazine.
From The Guardian • Mar. 7, 2019
“A modern aircraft is an order of magnitude more idiot-proof than 30 years ago,” says Mark Cousin, head of system integration for the A350.
From BusinessWeek • Feb. 13, 2014
It’s a single-use, idiot-proof version of the industrial snakes a plumber or handyman would use.
From Slate
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