| Main Entry: | bare bones |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | basic elements |
Synonyms: |
basic, basic facts, core, essential elements, frame, no-frills, skeleton, undercarriage |
| Main Entry: | brass tacks |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | the facts |
Synonyms: |
basic facts, basics, cases, essential facts, essentials, facts, nitty-gritty, realities, the dope, the scoop, the whole story, truth of the matter |