idiom
go back to basics
GO BAK too BAY-siks
ɡoʊ bæk tuː ˈbeɪsɪksListen
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Syllable breakdown
gobacktobasics
Dictionary meaning
return to the fundamental principles or simplest approach of something; strip away complexity and concentrate on the core essentials, especially after a period of overcomplication or failure
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