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Meaning of back to basics | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A conscious return to principles such as self-respect, decency and honesty; especially the discredited policy of the Conservative government in the 1990s.

British, uncountable

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

back to front back to nature back to square one back to the drawing board Back to the Future Day back to the wall

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