bare bones noun
Meaning:
the bare bones
: the most basic or important facts or parts of something
▪ The company reduced the staff to the bare bones. [=the company's staff only includes people who are absolutely needed] — often + of ▪ What are the bare bones of the story?
▪ The company reduced the staff to the bare bones. [=the company's staff only includes people who are absolutely needed] — often + of ▪ What are the bare bones of the story?
