ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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bread and butter »
That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.
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charity mugger »
A person employed by a charity, or by an intermediary fundraising agency employed by the charity, who stands in the street and invites passersby to set up standing orders or direct debits to make regular donations to the charity.
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deep down »
Fundamentally; in essence; in reality; really.
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from the ground up »
From the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.
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golden rule »
A fundamental rule or principle.
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jumble sale »
fundraising event
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lay the groundwork »
To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals.
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nuts and bolts »
The basic, inner workings of something; the fundamentals or basics; that which makes something operate, on a basic level.
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out of pocket »
Lacking funds, or suffering a loss.
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plus »
(literally) The more it changes, the more it's the same thing (sometimes loosely translated as the more things change, the more they stay the same).Although the outward appearance may change, fundamentals are constant.
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put one foot in front of the other »
To walk, decomposed to stress the fundamentality of the task.
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rediscover fire »
To relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.
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rubber-chicken dinner »
A formal dinner or event thrown by politicians to raise funds.
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