- the backbone of something
- the part of something that makes it successful or strong
Ordinary volunteers form the backbone of most charitable organizations.
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the backbone of something
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(the) backbone of something — the backbone of something phrase the part of something that makes it successful or strong Ordinary volunteers form the backbone of most charitable organizations. Thesaurus: important thing or detailsynonym Main entry: backbone … Useful english dictionary
the backbone — (of sth) ► the most important part of something: »Small businesses are truly the backbone of the economy. »Imaginative ideas may form the backbone of your progress in the future. Main Entry: ↑backbone … Financial and business terms
the backbone of sth — the backbone (of sth) ► the most important part of something: »Small businesses are truly the backbone of the economy. »Imaginative ideas may form the backbone of your progress in the future. Main Entry: ↑backbone … Financial and business terms
backbone — back|bone [ bæk,boun ] noun * 1. ) count the row of small bones that goes down the middle of your back: SPINE 2. ) uncount the determination and strong personality that you need in order to do what is right or deal with a difficult situation:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
backbone */ — UK [ˈbækˌbəʊn] / US [ˈbækˌboʊn] noun Word forms backbone : singular backbone plural backbones 1) [countable] the row of small bones that goes down the middle of your back 2) [uncountable] the determination and strong personality that you need in… … English dictionary
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