English

Noun

rocket science ‎(uncountable)

1. (uncountable) the science or study of rockets and their design
2. (uncountable, idiomatic) anything overly complex, detailed or confusing

   It's not rocket science. Just **** in the bulb and flip the switch.

Translations

Usage notes

• This phrase is usually used in a negative comparison, as in the example above (not rocket science) to show that something is (or should be) simple, straightforward, or obvious.

See also

• brain surgery
• astrodynamics
• astronautics
• no-brainer (idiom)