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Difference between “Plain and simple” and “Pure and simple”

plain and simple—(of language, instructions, etc.) clear; not complicated:

  • He can explain matters in plain and simple terms that are easy for a mainstream American to grasp.

pure and simplenothing but…; nothing besides… (used in post-position for emphasis):

  • This is envy, pure and simple, and a tax policy based on envy is the worst kind.