rocket surgeon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Synonym of rocket scientist (“someone qualified to understand or handle that which is overly complex, detailed or confusing”).

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Blend of rocket scientist + brain surgeon, as both are commonly used in such phrases as "you don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand it".

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