The idiom "back to basics" is thought to have originated in the early 20th century, when it was used to describe a movement in education that emphasized the teaching of fundamental skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. The phrase is now used more broadly to mean a return to something simple or fundamental, after a period of complexity or innovation.

What is the origin of the idiom "back to basics" and when to use it?

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Definition und Bedeutung von „back to (the) basics“ im Englischen

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