Back-to-basics definitions

Alternative spelling of back to basics.
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Alternative spelling of back to basics.
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You can't teach them calculus when they can't add up; let's get back to basics.

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(politics, chiefly UK) A conscious return to principles such as self-respect, decency and honesty; especially the discredited policy of the Conservative government in the 1990s.
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Origin of back-to-basics

From back + to + basics.

Sentence Examples

  • I would suggest that you take her back to basics with trotting poles.

  • already legendary house club run by the people behind Back to Basics.

  • In an era of ' progressive ' rock pomposity and 12-minute tracks, the Ramones ' back-to-basics approach was rousing and confrontational.

  • As evidenced by the simple title, this Sonic takes us back to basics with blistering speed, more straightforward objectives, and picturesque environments.

  • Those who are able to spend the time going back to basics will more than likely excel at any style or technique thrown at them.

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