straightforward combination
noun phraseUK /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
US /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
A simple mix of two or more things put together.
The recipe is a straightforward combination of flour, water, and salt.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An uncomplicated joining of ideas or plans.
Their plan was a straightforward combination of two good ideas.
3. A clear and honest merging of different elements.
The report offered a straightforward combination of facts and figures.
4. A plain pairing of two items with nothing extra added.
The outfit was a straightforward combination of jeans and a white shirt.