Definition of rocket surgery
rocket surgery 
noun
- a (nonexistent) profession that requires the utmost intelligence.
That's great that you're pursuing a degree in civil engineering, but it's not exactly rocket surgery!
- See more words with the same meaning: professions (list of).
Last edited on Feb 19 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 24 2010.
origin
- From the humorous combination of "rocket science" and "brain surgery".
Last edited on Feb 19 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 24 2010.
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