Wentyard's code was painfully simple: a heavy hand and a roughshod directness.

Yes, I know it sounds a painfully simple thing to do but it works.

But I suppose the truth is painfully simple.

It's one of those things that's been right in front of your nose for years and seems painfully simple when you recognize it.

Painfully simple, but without the escalating complications he never would have agreed.

The store's owner, Andy Ross, said his decision was painfully simple.

To them, the equation is painfully simple: the settlers zip back and forth in their late-model cars while the Palestinians wait.

The festival's troubles are both complex and painfully simple.

I have a painfully simple proposition for you.