"for dummies" meaning in English

See for dummies in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From the For Dummies series of instructional reference books. Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} for dummies
  1. (colloquial, often used in titles) Intended for a lay audience, simplified. Tags: colloquial, often
    Sense id: en-for_dummies-en-adj-zKg-hMXc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "It's still too complicated for me to understand. Can you give me the 'for dummies' version?",
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        "(colloquial, often used in titles) Intended for a lay audience, simplified."
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