Meaning of 'Meat and potatoes'
What does the saying 'Meat and potatoes' mean?
Idiom: Meat and potatoes
Meaning:
The meat and potatoes is the most important part of something. A meat and potatoes person is someone who prefers plain things to fancy ones.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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