In plain english Meaning in English

expression

US

in PLAYN ING-lish

UK

in playn ING-lish

Definition

Used to ask for or give an explanation using simple, clear words that anyone can understand.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used to clarify technical, complex, or legal topics. Usually informal or semi-formal. Often appears as 'Explain in plain English' or 'in plain English...' Avoid in very formal writing; best for everyday or business communication.

• Spanish: en español claro - en palabras sencillas
• Portuguese (BR): em português claro - em linguagem simples
• Portuguese (PT): em português claro - em linguagem simples
• Chinese (Simplified): 用通俗的英语 - 用简单的话
• Chinese (Traditional): 用淺白的英文 - 用簡單的話
• Hindi: सरल अंग्रेज़ी में - आसान शब्दों में
• Arabic: بالإنجليزية البسيطة - بكلمات واضحة
• Bengali: সোজা বাংলায় - সহজ ভাষায়
• Russian: простыми словами - простым языком
• Japanese: わかりやすい言葉で - 平易な日本語で
• Vietnamese: ngôn ngữ đơn giản - nói đơn giản
• Korean: 쉬운 말로 - 알기 쉽게
• Turkish: basit bir dille - açıkça
• Urdu: سادہ الفاظ میں - آسان زبان میں
• Indonesian: dengan bahasa sederhana - dengan kata-kata yang mudah dipahami

Example Sentences

Can you explain that in plain English?

basic

Please write the instructions in plain English.

basic

She put the legal terms in plain English so everyone could understand.

basic

Let me put it in plain English: you need to pay your bill by Friday.

natural

This report is full of jargon—could someone summarize it in plain English?

natural

Just give it to me in plain English—no fancy talk needed.

natural