layman's terms

[ ley-muhnz turmz ]

plural noun

1. words or text that are easily understood, as by someone who is not familiar with the jargon of a given profession or field:

   Can you please explain in layman's terms how this economic proposal is going to affect the taxpayers?

   Keep the information simple and in everyday layman's terms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of layman's terms¹

First recorded in 1895–1900