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back to basics
(redirected from basic)

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back to basics
returned to the main principles of something. She got back to basics on her last album, using just a guitar and piano to produce some wonderful music.
Usage notes: often used with go or get, as in the example
Etymology: based on the idea of learning the basics in school(= reading, writing, addition, subtraction)
See also: back
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