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Influence & Involvement - Main Elements
Explore English idioms regarding main elements with examples like "bare bones" and "part and parcel".
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bare bones
[noun]
the most important or basic facts about something
Ex: The artist 's sketch captured the essence of the scene bare bones lines , leaving out unnecessary details .
bare essentials
[noun]
things that are considered the most basic or necessary
Ex: The backpacker carried a small backpack with just bare essentials for hiking and camping in the wilderness .
building blocks
[noun]
small parts that once joined can make a whole
Ex: The scientific method and critical thinking are building blocks of scientific inquiry , enabling researchers to investigate and understand the natural world .
the nitty-gritty
[phrase]
the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea
Ex:
part and parcel
[phrase]
a part of something that is considered its most integral or essential component
Ex:
grass roots
[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
Ex: grass roots movement successfully rallied community support and achieved their goal .
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