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Elementary Dear Watson Supposed Explanation Sherlock Holmes Gave

Phrase/Idiom elementary, my dear Watson
Definition This is the supposed explanation that Sherlock Holmes gave to his assistant, Dr. Watson, when explaining deductions he had made.
Example I know why she has disappeared. Elementary, my dear Watson.

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