rocket science

noun

1. rocketry.
2. something requiring great intelligence, especially mathematical ability.

rocket science

noun

1. informal.
   an activity requiring considerable intelligence and ability (esp in the phrase not exactly rocket science )

Derived Forms

• rocket scientist, noun

Example Sentences

Republican Assemblywoman Kate A. Sanchez of Trabuco Canyon countered that the bill would encourage “more illegal — not legal —immigration into this state. This isn’t rocket science. If you’re giving out free stuff, more people are going to come.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Folks, this is not rocket science. If it were rocket science, I could help,” the former astronaut said, using his oft-repeated quip.

From Los Angeles Times

“This isn’t rocket science. If you’re giving out free stuff, more people are going to come,” Sanchez said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Who is this family friend? What’s the relationship? Where do they live? What’s the background? It’s just common sense. It’s not rocket science.”

From Los Angeles Times

“That’s it. It’s not rocket science. And yet this judge has slow-walked this thing to death.”

From Salon