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bare necessities

Idioms  

  1. Just sufficient resources, with nothing to spare. For example, The room was furnished with just the bare necessities—bed, table, chair. This idiom uses bare in the sense of “mere, and nothing else,” a usage dating from about 1200.

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Completely leakproof and available in three sizes, they’re perfect for storing hair care, skincare, or any travel necessities.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

He took very good care of the travel necessities of the property.

From The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg RailRoad by Hungerford, Edward

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