one-banana problem en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Derived from the idea that trained monkeys can do low-level jobs, working for bananas. It also may come from Sherlock Holmes lore; see three-pipe problem.
Meanings
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(slang) A problem that should be easily resolved.
It's only a one-banana problem at the most; what's taking them so long?
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| one-banana problems | Number=Plur | lexicographic |