meat and potatoes

idiom

The phrase "meat and potatoes" is commonly used in informal contexts to denote fundamental or essential elements of something, often highlighting simplicity and straightforwardness.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)The essential or fundamental parts of something.

Example

Let's get to the meat and potatoes of the project and focus on the main tasks.

B2Personality

(informal)Describing someone or something as straightforward and uncomplicated.

Example

He's a meat and potatoes kind of guy, preferring simple and practical solutions.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "meat and potatoes":

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