Meaning of meat on the bones | Babel Free
Definitions
A substantial addition to or augmentation of the content of something, especially something which is unfinished or incomplete.
Examples
“The Conservatives finally put⟳ some meat on the bones of their plans at their annual conference last⟳ week.”
“Co-producer Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys puts meat on the bones of songs that often feel⟳ like⟳ little more than drowsily repeated phrases.”
“As Premier Doug Ford scrambles to put⟳ some meat on the bones of his vague plan⟳ for reopening the economy, he’s asking businesses to suggest⟳ regulatory shortcuts.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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