bare bones

Thân thiện

He gave us just the bare bones of the plan.

Definition

Noun (plural) 1. The most essential, basic, or fundamental facts, elements, or structure of something, stripped of all extra details, embellishments, or complexity. * It refers to the irreducible core or skeleton of an idea, plan, story, or object.

Usage

The phrase "bare bones" is used to describe a version of something that contains only what is absolutely necessary for it to exist or function. It implies a deliberate lack of adornment, luxury, or elaboration.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The proposal is just the bare bones at this stage; we'll add more details later.
  • He gave us the bare bones of the plot, but refused to reveal the ending.
  • This budget model is the bare bones version—it has no extra features.

Advanced Usage

• "bare-bones" (adjective): Often hyphenated when used directly before a noun to modify it.
  • They are working with a bare-bones budget this quarter.
  • The software was released in a bare-bones state to meet the deadline.

Variants and Related Words

• Bare-bones (adj): As described above, meaning minimal, basic, or stripped-down.
• Skeleton (n): Used metaphorically in a similar way (e.g., ).
• Framework (n): The basic structure supporting something.
• Essentials (n, pl): The indispensable elements.

Synonyms

• Basics
• Fundamentals
• Core
• Gist
• Essentials
• Nitty-gritty (informal)

Antonyms

• Embellishment
• Frills
• Details
• Extras
• Ornamentation

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To strip/boil something down to the bare bones: To reduce something to its most basic and essential parts.
  • The editor told me to strip the report down to the bare bones.
• A bare-bones operation: An organization or activity run with minimal staff, resources, or features.
  • During the holiday, the office runs as a bare-bones operation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (plural) the most basic facts or elements
   • he told us only the bare bones of the story