"simple as" meaning in English

See simple as in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: Ellipsis of as simple as that or simple as simple does. Originated in Northern English, likely from the Lancashire area. Etymology templates: {{ellipsis|en||as simple as that}} Ellipsis of as simple as that Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} simple as (not comparable)
  1. (Northern England dialect) Used to denote that actions and situations are uncomplicated and simple. Tags: Northern-England, dialectal, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-simple_as-en-adj-Yxj2NtzW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Northern England English

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          "text": "If you're doing something that nobody wants to see and I'm at that place, then one of us is in the wrong place. Simple as.",
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