idiot-proof
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of idiot-proof
Probably earlier than 1975–80
Example Sentences
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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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