Back To Basics Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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back to basics What does back to basics mean?	an approach in education which uses traditional ideas or methods that have been successful in the past	The teacher believed that back to basics was important in her classroom and the parents were happy with the results.
back to basics What does back to basics mean?	an approach in education that uses traditional ideas or methods that have been successful in the past	The teacher believes that back to basics is important in her classroom and the parents are happy with the results.
	Some Random Idioms
bend (someone's) ear What does "bend (someone's) ear" mean?	to talk to someone (usually in an annoying or persistent manner)	I met my co-worker this morning and she bent my ear about her problems at work.

ding-dong What does "ding-dong" mean?	dumb person (male or female)
take the piss What does "take the piss" mean?	idiom. tease; mock; have fun at someone's expense
snookered What does "snookered" mean?	deceived; cheated; swindled
An apple a day keeps the doctor away What does "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" mean?	Eating healthy food keeps you healthy.
above and beyond What does "above and beyond" mean?	to be more than is required	The work that the man did on our house was above and beyond what was required.
Yank What does "Yank" mean?	U.S. soldier; Yankee; American

dressed to the nines/teeth What does "dressed to the nines/teeth" mean?	to be dressed elegantly	The movie stars were dressed to the nines during the awards ceremony.
trounce What does "trounce" mean?	defeat somebody (often in a game or other contest)
keep tabs on (someone or something) What does "keep tabs on (someone or something)" mean?	watch/check/observe someone or something	We have been keeping tabs on the spending of the sales department.

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