Definition of Meat-and-potatoes
Meat-and-potatoes
meat-and-potatoes
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(adjective)
essential or fundamental, relating to or emphasizing the most basic or important aspects of something;
e.g. You only need to include a meat-and-potatoes description here, since you will have the opportunity to provide details later.
(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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