as in breeze
informal
a decision or choice that is very easy to make and requires very little thought
The offer of a full scholarship made his choice of colleges a no-brainer.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Improving and expanding accessory dwelling unit development should be a no-brainer given Chicago’s 120,000-unit shortage of affordable housing.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
This super budget-friendly tube is a no-brainer in the classic British Red shade.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
When the comedian Tig Notaro appears — going onstage to introduce Gibson before what may be their last spoken word performance — her presence feels like a no-brainer.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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