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1. : of fundamental importance : basic
the meat-and-potatoes problems of everyday living and loving — D.J.Heckman
also : concerned with or emphasizing the basic aspects of something
meat-and-potatoes sports fans
2. : down-to-earth : simple
we have the same basic values. We're both meat-and-potatoes kids from the Midwest — Marjorie Wallace
3. : providing or preferring simple food consisting principally of meat and potatoes rather than fancy or exotic fare
a meat-and-potatoes crowd