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idiot-proof

[id-ee-uht-proof] / ˈɪd i ətˌpruf /


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I love French toast because it is objectively sensational, and also because it's fast and idiot-proof.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2021

“Automation systems designed to make the process more idiot-proof are trying to bridge that gap,” says Stefan Chomka, the editor of Restaurant magazine.

From The Guardian • Mar. 7, 2019

“A modern aircraft is an order of magnitude more idiot-proof than 30 years ago,” says Mark Cousin, head of system integration for the A350.

From BusinessWeek • Feb. 13, 2014

“As you don’t have idiot-proof margins, you can’t make too many mistakes.”

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2012

It’s a single-use, idiot-proof version of the industrial snakes a plumber or handyman would use.

From Slate




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