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.