get/go back to (the) basics

idiom

: to return to a simpler way of doing something or thinking about something

The restaurant is getting back to basics in terms of food, using fresh ingredients to make simple, good food.

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The Spartans also tried to get back to the basics, but that’s Niumatalolo’s dilemma. —

Christian Vieyra, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 In a world of endless fashion inspiration and ever-changing trends, Emma Stone’s latest outfit just encouraged me to get back to basics. —

Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 In fact, there are times when the Chargers must go back to basics. —

Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 30 Oct. 2024 The days of easy returns through multiple expansion are behind us, but for firms willing to get back to basics—refining operations, strengthening leadership and pursuing accretive acquisitions—there’s plenty of room to create value. —

Abhishek Nanda, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get/go back to (the) basics

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