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idiot-proof

[id-ee-uht-proof] / ˈɪd i ətˌpruf /


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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

The NoseFrida is engineered to be as idiot-proof as possible, which is helpful when you’re trying to use it at 3 a.m.

From Slate Sep. 27, 2018

“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




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