back to basics

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Definition of back to basics in English English dictionary

A conscious return to principles such as self-respect, decency and honesty; especially the discredited policy of the Conservative government in the 1990s

back to fundamental principles

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

Alternative spelling of back to basics

Turkish pronunciation

bäk tı beysîks

Pronunciation

/ˈbak tə ˈbāsəks/ /ˈbæk tə ˈbeɪsɪks/

Etymology

() From back + to + basics.