“to put it simply”
A phrase used to introduce a straightforward or plain explanation of something that might otherwise be complex or difficult to understand. It signals that the speaker is about to summarize or clarify in basic terms. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "to put it simply" in the video clips below.
Hear how "to put it simply" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Lost, Extra History, Philip DeFranco, TED, Lex Fridman and 5 more.
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TV ShowLost
Lost — S05E10
“to put it simply,”
Because, Sayid, … you're capable of things
most other men aren't.
Play at 16:49
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YouTubeExtra History767K views · 2021-04-10
Jewish Pirates - Fleeing the Inquisition - European History - Part 1 - Extra History
“to put it simply”
to put it simply there's no actual way … in fact historians still debate which of
Play at 3:10
YouTubePhilip DeFranco792K views · 2024-03-06
THEY JUST KILLED ROOSTER TEETH… Jenna Ortega Sabrina Carpenter Consent Scandal, & Today’s News
“To put it simply,”
like, "What does a
live-service game mean?" … it's a game that's
constantly in development,
Play at 7:00
YouTubeTED385K views · 2025-12-28
How to Stop AI from Killing Your Critical Thinking | Advait Sarkar | TED
“To put it simply,
we have gone from this ...”
and not as an ersatz human. … To this.
Play at 11:12
YouTubeLex Fridman631K views · 2021-12-23
Peter Wang: Python and the Source Code of Humans, Computers, and Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #250
“to put it simply it's able to build”
um well … these packages correctly
Play at 1:56:23
YouTubeCNBC341K views · 2024-06-03
What Is Spaving And How It’s Hurting Americans
“To put it simply, spaving is
just another way consumers”
ultimately what drives an
acute purchase decision? … overspend impulsively,
thinking they're actually
Play at 6:31
YouTubeGood Mythical Morning6.4M views · 2024-09-04
Food Feuds Taste Test (Marathon)
“- To put it simply, this
one doesn't taste great.”
'cause this does feel a little bland. … - I'm not particularly
excited about either one.
Play at 40:58
YouTubeWisecrack809K views · 2020-04-10
The Matrix: Why We Can't Unplug – Wisecrack Edition
“To put it simply, if you thought your boss’s
respect for “timeliness” and “honesty””
Our material reality was what determined our
ideas, politics and culture. … shaped how work was done, you have it backward:
how work is done shapes our need for timeliness
Play at 8:55
YouTubeTechnology Connections2.5M views · 2019-07-29
Fiber vs. Copper; What do we really need?
“To put it simply, it’s complicated.”
So where does this leave us? … We do sort of see fiber optics in the consumer
space.
Play at 18:18
YouTubeKurzgesagt – In a Nutshell26.2M views · 2018-03-01
String Theory Explained – What is The True Nature of Reality?
“To put it simply, gravity is a theory of geometry.”
but gravity is the stage. … The geometry of space-time itself.
Play at 4:12