Phrase guide

Janet and John

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Childishly simple or obvious, resembling something found in a book for very young children.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Examples

  • There is an instruction manual, but it's all very Janet and John.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the Janet and John series of early reading books, published in the UK in 1949–50.