Definition
basic and simple without any extras
Examples
1) I prefer a no-frills breakfast of toast and coffee to start my day.
2) I decided to buy a no-frills car to save money.
Etymology
The phrase originated in the field of aviation. It dates back to the 1960s
when air travel offered a stripped-down, basic services at lower prices.
Synonyms plain, fundamental, unfancy
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October brought cool and pleasant days to YanNan, my hometown on the north edge
of the North China Plain. Kids were back in school. The streets were bustling
with people enjoying the outdoors. Retirees clustered throughout the town-center
park, pursuing their arts and recreation, sketching, karaoke, top-whipping,
town-square dancing, musical instruments, etc. At a one-barber stand on the
sidewalk, I had a no-frills haircut for a no-frills price.
