the meat and potatoes



the meat and potatoes

  (American informal)
the most important or basic parts of something They stuck to the meat and potatoes of broadcasting - sports and news. (American informal)
See also: and, meat, potato

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
&Thorn;ÝRi-Ancient Scandinavian
Alineə-LEEN (Portuguese), ay-LEEN (English)French, Portuguese (Brazilian), English
LeopoldLE-o-pawlt (German), LAY-o-pawlt (Dutch), LEE-ə-pold (English), le-AW-pawlt (Polish)German, Dutch, English, Slovene, Polish
Mojisola-Western African, Yoruba
AniseAN-isEnglish (Rare)
Althea-Greek Mythology (Latinized)