Definition of Meat-and-potatoes
Meat-and-potatoes
Meat-and-potatoes
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Fundamental or basic aspects of something.
e.g. The company focused on the meat-and-potatoes issues to improve productivity.
(adjective)
simple and modest, free from pretentious or showy displays, not seeking to impress;
e.g. She was rather meat-and-potatoes by nature, and didn't like being the center of attention.
(adjective)
preferring or offering simple or basic food, such as meat and potatoes;
e.g. He works at a meat-and-potatoes restaurant that serves up simple, homely food.
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