“Back to basics”
Définition
Returning to simple and important principles.
Exemples
Examples
“When growth slowed, we went back to basics.”
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When growth slowed, we went _____.Compare with the original example
When growth slowed, we went back to basics.
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- What does "Back to basics" mean?
- "Back to basics" means returning to simple and important principles.
- How do you use "Back to basics" in a sentence?
- Example: "When growth slowed, we went back to basics."
- Should I interpret "Back to basics" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.