Phrase guide
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noun
Someone qualified to understand or handle that which is overly complex, detailed or confusing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous
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Synonyms: brain surgeon, rocket scientist
Antonyms: none provided
History
Blend of rocket scientist + brain surgeon, as both are commonly used in such phrases as "you don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand it".
