Definition

Noun: 1. A decision or choice that is very easy or obvious, requiring little or no mental effort to make. This refers to a situation where the correct course of action is so clear that thinking about it is almost unnecessary.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Choosing the cheaper, faster option was a no-brainer.
  • When they offered me the job with a huge salary increase, accepting it was a no-brainer.
  • For anyone who loves chocolate, buying that cake is a no-brainer.

Advanced Usage

• "It's a no-brainer that...": Used to introduce a statement considered undeniably true or obvious.
  • It's a no-brainer that we should invest in renewable energy.
• Often used in informal, persuasive contexts like marketing, sales, or casual advice to emphasize the simplicity and obvious benefit of a choice.

Variants and Related Words

• No-brain (adjective, informal): Describes a task or decision that requires little intelligence or thought.
  • It was a no-brain assignment.

Synonyms

• Obvious choice: A selection that is clear and apparent.
• Easy decision: A choice that is simple to make.
• Foregone conclusion: A result that is certain to happen.

Related Idioms

• A slam dunk: (Informal) Something that is certain to be successful or easy.
  • This deal is a slam dunk.
• Open-and-shut case: A situation or legal matter that is easily decided because the facts are so clear.
  • The evidence made it an open-and-shut case.

Noun

1. anything that requires little thought