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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(informal) An easy or obvious conclusion, decision, solution; something requiring little or no thought..
Choosing the older version which was as good as the newer version for half the cost was a no-brainer.
"Babcock [an engineering services company with a facility at Rosyth] has new contracts for new frigates there, so opening up the opportunities for rail running in is a no-brainer."
This next exam question is a no-brainer.
Use no-brainer when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
No-brainer means (informal) An easy or obvious conclusion, decision, solution; something requiring little or no thought..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Choosing the older version which was as good as the newer version for half the cost was a no-brainer.
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