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alpha and omega
/ˈælfə ænd oʊmˈeɪɡə/
phrase
the most important parts or features of something
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bare bones
/bˈɛɹ bˈoʊnz/
noun
the most important or basic facts about something
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bare essentials
/bˈɛɹ ɪsˈɛnʃəlz/
noun
things that are considered the most basic or necessary
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building blocks
/bˈɪldɪŋ blˈɑːks/
noun
small parts that once joined can make a whole
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the nitty-gritty
/nˈɪɾiɡɹˈɪɾi/
phrase
the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea
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part and parcel
/pˈɑːɹt ænd pˈɑːɹsəl/
phrase
a part of something that is considered its most integral or essential component
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nuts and bolts
/nˈʌts ænd bˈoʊlts/
phrase
the most basic or essential aspects of something
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grass roots
/ɡɹˈæs ɹˈuːts/
noun
a movement that originates from ordinary people or the general public, rather than from the leaders or officials of an organization or political party
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