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nuts and bolts
noun as in basic parts
adjective as in rudimentary
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Many of them seem to take greater interest in aviation than in the nuts-and-bolts of corporate operations.
He was perceived as inspiring, but not really connecting to working people in a nuts-and-bolts kind of way.
If the issue of the day is jobs and the economy, Rick Perry is certainly the nuts-and-bolts kind of guy you want in there.
So if you find yourself with extra time in August, here is the perfect nuts-and-bolts guide to designing your own book.
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On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to nuts-and-bolts, such as: elemental, elementary, embryonic, primitive, simple, and abecedarian.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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