idiom
Business
Back to Basics
BAK tuh BAY-siks
/bæk tuː ˈbeɪsɪks/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Backtobasics
Dictionary meaning
Returning to simple, fundamental principles after overcomplication.
Examples
- After the failed product pivots, the CEO ordered a back-to-basics approach.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'back' and 'ba'.
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