| Phrase/Idiom | dumbing down |
|---|---|
| Definition | If something, such as a television programme or a film production is dumbed down, it is deliberately made less intelligent or less demanding in order to attract a larger audience. |
| Example | I strongly think that they are dumbing down their programmes so as to increase ratings. |
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