one-banana problem
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Meaning · English
A problem that should be easily resolved.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's only a one-banana problem at the most; what's taking them so long?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “one-banana problem” mean?
A problem that should be easily resolved.
Is “one-banana problem” formal or informal?
one-banana problem is generally slang.