Question of the Day #988

Stocks or Bonds? For Warren Buffett, It's a No-Brainer

From the headline of this article at The Motley Fool.

  上記の文で、no-brainerの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "no-brainer" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

〈米話〉〔問題などが〕頭を悩ます必要のない［朝飯前の］こと

   

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

something that requires a minimum of thought

 

Examples

• The decision was a complete no-brainer.
• It should have been a no-brainer.
• Continuing down this highly successful road should be a no-brainer.
• For the skincare-conscious, this foundation will be a no-brainer. — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
• Of course, relaxing at home in the air-conditioning is a no-brainer. — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 29 June 2023

   

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